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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.55, 3,259.15 and 939.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.55, 3,259.15 and 939.90 is: 1,410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.55 : 3,259.15 = 939.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.55/3,259.15 = 939.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.55x = 3,259.15 × 939.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.55x = 3,063,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,270.39/2,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.64

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