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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.26, 4,042.76 and 939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.26, 4,042.76 and 939.72 is: 1,409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.26 : 4,042.76 = 939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.26/4,042.76 = 939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.26x = 4,042.76 × 939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.26x = 3,799,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,062.43/2,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.53

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