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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.62, 4,920.09 and 940.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.62, 4,920.09 and 940.65 is: 1,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.62 : 4,920.09 = 940.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.62/4,920.09 = 940.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.62x = 4,920.09 × 940.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.62x = 4,628,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,065.97/3,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.73

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