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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.83, 3,714.54 and 939.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.83, 3,714.54 and 939.91 is: 1,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.83 : 3,714.54 = 939.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.83/3,714.54 = 939.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.83x = 3,714.54 × 939.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.83x = 3,491,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,333.29/2,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.03

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