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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.32, 4,330.56 and 939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.32, 4,330.56 and 939.84 is: 1,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.32 : 4,330.56 = 939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.32/4,330.56 = 939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.32x = 4,330.56 × 939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.32x = 4,070,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,033.51/2,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.14

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