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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.97, 3,258.81 and 940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.97, 3,258.81 and 940.09 is: 1,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.97 : 3,258.81 = 940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.97/3,258.81 = 940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.97x = 3,258.81 × 940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.97x = 3,063,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,558.40/2,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.85

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