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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.42, 3,357.08 and 940.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.42, 3,357.08 and 940.98 is: 1,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.42 : 3,357.08 = 940.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.42/3,357.08 = 940.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.42x = 3,357.08 × 940.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.42x = 3,158,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,945.14/2,239.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.61

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