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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.35, 3,258.87 and 940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.35, 3,258.87 and 940.13 is: 1,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.35 : 3,258.87 = 940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.35/3,258.87 = 940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.35x = 3,258.87 × 940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.35x = 3,063,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,761.45/2,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.34

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