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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.92, 4,008.96 and 940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.92, 4,008.96 and 940.68 is: 1,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.92 : 4,008.96 = 940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.92/4,008.96 = 940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.92x = 4,008.96 × 940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.92x = 3,771,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,148.49/2,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.40

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