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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.58, 4,182.72 and 939.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.58, 4,182.72 and 939.71 is: 1,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.58 : 4,182.72 = 939.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.58/4,182.72 = 939.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.58x = 4,182.72 × 939.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.58x = 3,930,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,522.90/2,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.51

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