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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.85, 4,364.69 and 935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.85, 4,364.69 and 935.40 is: 1,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.85 : 4,364.69 = 935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.85/4,364.69 = 935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.85x = 4,364.69 × 935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.85x = 4,082,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,733.36/2,909.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.07

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