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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.10, 4,332.53 and 939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.10, 4,332.53 and 939.64 is: 1,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.10 : 4,332.53 = 939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.10/4,332.53 = 939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.10x = 4,332.53 × 939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.10x = 4,071,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,018.49/2,888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.58

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