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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.99, 3,632.16 and 940.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.99, 3,632.16 and 940.87 is: 1,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.99 : 3,632.16 = 940.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.99/3,632.16 = 940.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.99x = 3,632.16 × 940.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.99x = 3,417,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,376.89/2,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.98

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