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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.86, 3,491.64 and 940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.86, 3,491.64 and 940.80 is: 1,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.86 : 3,491.64 = 940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.86/3,491.64 = 940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.86x = 3,491.64 × 940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.86x = 3,284,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,934.91/2,326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.75

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