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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.18, 3,260.52 and 940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.18, 3,260.52 and 940.82 is: 1,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.18 : 3,260.52 = 940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.18/3,260.52 = 940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.18x = 3,260.52 × 940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.18x = 3,067,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,546.12/2,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.90

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