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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.95, 3,259.94 and 940.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.95, 3,259.94 and 940.71 is: 1,411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.95 : 3,259.94 = 940.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.95/3,259.94 = 940.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.95x = 3,259.94 × 940.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.95x = 3,066,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,665.68/2,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.29

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