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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.68, 3,491.02 and 940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.68, 3,491.02 and 940.52 is: 1,409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.68 : 3,491.02 = 940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.68/3,491.02 = 940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.68x = 3,491.02 × 940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.68x = 3,283,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,374.13/2,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.97

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