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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.93, 3,164.40 and 940.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.93, 3,164.40 and 940.17 is: 1,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.93 : 3,164.40 = 940.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.93/3,164.40 = 940.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.93x = 3,164.40 × 940.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.93x = 2,975,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,073.95/2,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.70

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