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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.78, 3,490.98 and 939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.78, 3,490.98 and 939.66 is: 1,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.78 : 3,490.98 = 939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.78/3,490.98 = 939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.78x = 3,490.98 × 939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.78x = 3,280,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,334.27/2,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.82

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