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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.35, 4,330.09 and 939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.35, 4,330.09 and 939.09 is: 1,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.35 : 4,330.09 = 939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.35/4,330.09 = 939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.35x = 4,330.09 × 939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.35x = 4,066,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,361.63/2,887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.34

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