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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.48, 4,183.36 and 939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.48, 4,183.36 and 939.55 is: 1,409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.48 : 4,183.36 = 939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.48/4,183.36 = 939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.48x = 4,183.36 × 939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.48x = 3,930,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,475.89/2,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.54

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