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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.40 and 940.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.16, 4,007.40 and 940.38 is: 1,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.16 : 4,007.40 = 940.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.16/4,007.40 = 940.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.16x = 4,007.40 × 940.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.16x = 3,768,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,478.81/2,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.27

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