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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.88, 3,718.86 and 939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.88, 3,718.86 and 939.88 is: 1,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.88 : 3,718.86 = 939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.88/3,718.86 = 939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.88x = 3,718.86 × 939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.88x = 3,495,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,258.84/2,478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.02

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