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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.28, 3,491.73 and 940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.28, 3,491.73 and 940.16 is: 1,410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.28 : 3,491.73 = 940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.28/3,491.73 = 940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.28x = 3,491.73 × 940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.28x = 3,282,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,767.42/2,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.56

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