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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.29, 3,490.38 and 940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.29, 3,490.38 and 940.23 is: 1,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.29 : 3,490.38 = 940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.29/3,490.38 = 940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.29x = 3,490.38 × 940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.29x = 3,281,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,759.99/2,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.12

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