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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.75, 4,042.38 and 940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.75, 4,042.38 and 940.07 is: 1,410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.75 : 4,042.38 = 940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.75/4,042.38 = 940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.75x = 4,042.38 × 940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.75x = 3,800,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,099.95/2,694.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.19

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