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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.31, 3,809.70 and 979.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.31, 3,809.70 and 979.43 is: 1,469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.31 : 3,809.70 = 979.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.31/3,809.70 = 979.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.31x = 3,809.70 × 979.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.31x = 3,731,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,315.42/2,539.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.42

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