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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.62, 4,372.31 and 940.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.62, 4,372.31 and 940.75 is: 1,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.62 : 4,372.31 = 940.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.62/4,372.31 = 940.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.62x = 4,372.31 × 940.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.62x = 4,113,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,242.05/2,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.76

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