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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.34, 4,330.55 and 939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.34, 4,330.55 and 939.53 is: 1,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.34 : 4,330.55 = 939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.34/4,330.55 = 939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.34x = 4,330.55 × 939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.34x = 4,068,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,662.34/2,887.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.14

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