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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939, 4,408.68 and 887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939, 4,408.68 and 887 is: 1,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939 : 4,408.68 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939/4,408.68 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939x = 4,408.68 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939x = 3,910,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,499.16/2,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.55

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