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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.04, 4,005.32 and 939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.04, 4,005.32 and 939.48 is: 1,408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.04 : 4,005.32 = 939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.04/4,005.32 = 939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.04x = 4,005.32 × 939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.04x = 3,762,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,918.03/2,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.26

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