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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.43, 3,749.25 and 939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.43, 3,749.25 and 939.28 is: 1,408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.43 : 3,749.25 = 939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.43/3,749.25 = 939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.43x = 3,749.25 × 939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.43x = 3,521,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,595.54/2,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.96

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