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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.04, 4,331.17 and 939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.04, 4,331.17 and 939.09 is: 1,408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.04 : 4,331.17 = 939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.04/4,331.17 = 939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.04x = 4,331.17 × 939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.04x = 4,067,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,375.85/2,887.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.84

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