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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.84, 4,077.26 and 939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.84, 4,077.26 and 939.44 is: 1,408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.84 : 4,077.26 = 939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.84/4,077.26 = 939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.84x = 4,077.26 × 939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.84x = 3,830,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,346.63/2,718.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.82

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