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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.77, 4,370.72 and 939.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.77, 4,370.72 and 939.57 is: 1,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.77 : 4,370.72 = 939.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.77/4,370.72 = 939.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.77x = 4,370.72 × 939.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.77x = 4,106,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,592.69/2,913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.38

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