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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.21, 4,331.82 and 939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.21, 4,331.82 and 939.40 is: 1,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.21 : 4,331.82 = 939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.21/4,331.82 = 939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.21x = 4,331.82 × 939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.21x = 4,069,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,311.71/2,887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.43

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