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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.93, 3,749.67 and 939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.93, 3,749.67 and 939.20 is: 1,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.93 : 3,749.67 = 939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.93/3,749.67 = 939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.93x = 3,749.67 × 939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.93x = 3,521,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,690.06/2,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.72

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