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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.92, 3,138.96 and 939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.92, 3,138.96 and 939.04 is: 1,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.92 : 3,138.96 = 939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.92/3,138.96 = 939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.92x = 3,138.96 × 939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.92x = 2,947,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,609.00/2,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.70

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