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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.01, 3,490.18 and 940.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.01, 3,490.18 and 940.32 is: 1,410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.01 : 3,490.18 = 940.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.01/3,490.18 = 940.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.01x = 3,490.18 × 940.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.01x = 3,281,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,883.71/2,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.34

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