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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.89, 3,839.49 and 916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.89, 3,839.49 and 916.23 is: 1,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.89 : 3,839.49 = 916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.89/3,839.49 = 916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.89x = 3,839.49 × 916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.89x = 3,517,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,855.92/2,559.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.22

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