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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.09, 3,747.99 and 939.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.09, 3,747.99 and 939.03 is: 1,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.09 : 3,747.99 = 939.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.09/3,747.99 = 939.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.09x = 3,747.99 × 939.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.09x = 3,519,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,475.05/2,499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.30

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