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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.34, 3,260.92 and 940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.34, 3,260.92 and 940.52 is: 1,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.34 : 3,260.92 = 940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.34/3,260.92 = 940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.34x = 3,260.92 × 940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.34x = 3,066,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,960.48/2,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.17

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