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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.33, 4,182.72 and 939.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.33, 4,182.72 and 939.43 is: 1,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.33 : 4,182.72 = 939.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.33/4,182.72 = 939.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.33x = 4,182.72 × 939.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.33x = 3,929,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,372.65/2,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.22

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