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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.69, 3,283.04 and 939.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.69, 3,283.04 and 939.11 is: 1,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.69 : 3,283.04 = 939.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.69/3,283.04 = 939.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.69x = 3,283.04 × 939.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.69x = 3,083,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,121.63/2,188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.66

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