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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.52, 3,166.40 and 940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.52, 3,166.40 and 940.80 is: 1,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.52 : 3,166.40 = 940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.52/3,166.40 = 940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.52x = 3,166.40 × 940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.52x = 2,978,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,949.12/2,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.48

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