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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.23, 4,182.99 and 939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.23, 4,182.99 and 939.30 is: 1,409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.23 : 4,182.99 = 939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.23/4,182.99 = 939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.23x = 4,182.99 × 939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.23x = 3,929,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,082.51/2,788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.17

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