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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.91, 3,258.72 and 940.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.91, 3,258.72 and 940.02 is: 1,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.91 : 3,258.72 = 940.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.91/3,258.72 = 940.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.91x = 3,258.72 × 940.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.91x = 3,063,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,261.97/2,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.75

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