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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.82, 3,490.80 and 940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.82, 3,490.80 and 940.90 is: 1,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.82 : 3,490.80 = 940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.82/3,490.80 = 940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.82x = 3,490.80 × 940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.82x = 3,284,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,493.72/2,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.97

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