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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.74, 3,359.79 and 940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.74, 3,359.79 and 940.50 is: 1,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.74 : 3,359.79 = 940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.74/3,359.79 = 940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.74x = 3,359.79 × 940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.74x = 3,159,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,882.50/2,239.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.83

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