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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.63, 3,489.90 and 940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.63, 3,489.90 and 940.70 is: 1,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.63 : 3,489.90 = 940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.63/3,489.90 = 940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.63x = 3,489.90 × 940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.63x = 3,282,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,931.48/2,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.42

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