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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.03, 3,358.85 and 940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.03, 3,358.85 and 940.20 is: 1,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.03 : 3,358.85 = 940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.03/3,358.85 = 940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.03x = 3,358.85 × 940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.03x = 3,157,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,990.77/2,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.43

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