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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.84, 3,165.12 and 940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.84, 3,165.12 and 940.28 is: 1,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.84 : 3,165.12 = 940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.84/3,165.12 = 940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.84x = 3,165.12 × 940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.84x = 2,976,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,099.03/2,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.58

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