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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.07, 4,331.64 and 939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.07, 4,331.64 and 939.28 is: 1,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.07 : 4,331.64 = 939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.07/4,331.64 = 939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.07x = 4,331.64 × 939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.07x = 4,068,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,601.16/2,887.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.25

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