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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.82, 3,282.91 and 939.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.82, 3,282.91 and 939.91 is: 1,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.82 : 3,282.91 = 939.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.82/3,282.91 = 939.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.82x = 3,282.91 × 939.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.82x = 3,085,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,639.94/2,188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.73

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