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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.92, 3,258.22 and 939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.92, 3,258.22 and 939.27 is: 1,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.92 : 3,258.22 = 939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.92/3,258.22 = 939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.92x = 3,258.22 × 939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.92x = 3,060,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,348.30/2,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.70

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