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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.11, 4,182.50 and 940.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.11, 4,182.50 and 940.27 is: 1,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.11 : 4,182.50 = 940.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.11/4,182.50 = 940.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.11x = 4,182.50 × 940.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.11x = 3,932,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,653.66/2,790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.50

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