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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.78, 4,043.63 and 940.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.78, 4,043.63 and 940.78 is: 1,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.78 : 4,043.63 = 940.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.78/4,043.63 = 940.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.78x = 4,043.63 × 940.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.78x = 3,804,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,173.64/2,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.16

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