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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.26, 4,181.73 and 939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.26, 4,181.73 and 939.33 is: 1,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.26 : 4,181.73 = 939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.26/4,181.73 = 939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.26x = 4,181.73 × 939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.26x = 3,928,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,020.92/2,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.77

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