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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.03, 3,359.09 and 940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.03, 3,359.09 and 940.60 is: 1,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.03 : 3,359.09 = 940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.03/3,359.09 = 940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.03x = 3,359.09 × 940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.03x = 3,159,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,560.05/2,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.13

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