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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.44, 4,182.90 and 939.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.44, 4,182.90 and 939.48 is: 1,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.44 : 4,182.90 = 939.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.44/4,182.90 = 939.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.44x = 4,182.90 × 939.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.44x = 3,929,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,750.89/2,788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.30

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