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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.15, 3,258.29 and 939.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.15, 3,258.29 and 939.59 is: 1,409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.15 : 3,258.29 = 939.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.15/3,258.29 = 939.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.15x = 3,258.29 × 939.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.15x = 3,061,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,454.98/2,172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.41

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