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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.91, 4,183.74 and 940.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.91, 4,183.74 and 940.55 is: 1,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.91 : 4,183.74 = 940.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.91/4,183.74 = 940.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.91x = 4,183.74 × 940.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.91x = 3,934,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,995.74/2,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.95

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