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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.72, 4,919.63 and 940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.72, 4,919.63 and 940.19 is: 1,409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.72 : 4,919.63 = 940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.72/4,919.63 = 940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.72x = 4,919.63 × 940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.72x = 4,625,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,386.93/3,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.87

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