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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.31, 4,183.09 and 939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.31, 4,183.09 and 939.28 is: 1,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.31 : 4,183.09 = 939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.31/4,183.09 = 939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.31x = 4,183.09 × 939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.31x = 3,929,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,092.78/2,788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.13

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