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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.73, 4,182.86 and 939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.73, 4,182.86 and 939.80 is: 1,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.73 : 4,182.86 = 939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.73/4,182.86 = 939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.73x = 4,182.86 × 939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.73x = 3,931,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,051.83/2,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.62

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