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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.72, 4,005.12 and 939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.72, 4,005.12 and 939.56 is: 1,409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.72 : 4,005.12 = 939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.72/4,005.12 = 939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.72x = 4,005.12 × 939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.72x = 3,763,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,050.55/2,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.53

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