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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.58, 2,970.22 and 939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.58, 2,970.22 and 939 is: 1,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.58 : 2,970.22 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.58/2,970.22 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.58x = 2,970.22 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.58x = 2,789,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,036.58/1,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.90

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