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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.34, 4,005.60 and 939.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.34, 4,005.60 and 939.10 is: 1,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.34 : 4,005.60 = 939.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.34/4,005.60 = 939.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.34x = 4,005.60 × 939.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.34x = 3,761,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,658.96/2,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.68

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