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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959.34, 2,939.98 and 919.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959.34, 2,939.98 and 919.16 is: 1,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959.34 : 2,939.98 = 919.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959.34/2,939.98 = 919.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959.34x = 2,939.98 × 919.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959.34x = 2,702,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,312.02/1,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.20

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