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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.34, 4,008.83 and 939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.34, 4,008.83 and 939.96 is: 1,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.34 : 4,008.83 = 939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.34/4,008.83 = 939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.34x = 4,008.83 × 939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.34x = 3,768,135.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,135.15/2,671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.58

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