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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.84, 4,008.48 and 940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.84, 4,008.48 and 940.64 is: 1,411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.84 : 4,008.48 = 940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.84/4,008.48 = 940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.84x = 4,008.48 × 940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.84x = 3,770,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,536.63/2,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.21

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