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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.79, 4,332.14 and 939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.79, 4,332.14 and 939.54 is: 1,409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.79 : 4,332.14 = 939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.79/4,332.14 = 939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.79x = 4,332.14 × 939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.79x = 4,070,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,218.82/2,887.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.46

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