Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.12, 4,182 and 939.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,788.12, 4,182 and 939.04 is: 1,408.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,788.12 : 4,182 = 939.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,788.12/4,182 = 939.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,788.12x = 4,182 × 939.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,788.12x = 3,927,065.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,927,065.28/2,788.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408.50
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