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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.19, 4,182.37 and 939.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.19, 4,182.37 and 939.37 is: 1,409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.19 : 4,182.37 = 939.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.19/4,182.37 = 939.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.19x = 4,182.37 × 939.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.19x = 3,928,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,780.10/2,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.08

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