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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.45, 3,490.80 and 940.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.45, 3,490.80 and 940.43 is: 1,410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.45 : 3,490.80 = 940.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.45/3,490.80 = 940.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.45x = 3,490.80 × 940.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.45x = 3,282,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,835.59/2,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.49

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