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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.20, 3,718.48 and 940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.20, 3,718.48 and 940 is: 1,409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.20 : 3,718.48 = 940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.20/3,718.48 = 940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.20x = 3,718.48 × 940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.20x = 3,495,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,371.20/2,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.88

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