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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.90, 4,369.51 and 939.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.90, 4,369.51 and 939.16 is: 1,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.90 : 4,369.51 = 939.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.90/4,369.51 = 939.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.90x = 4,369.51 × 939.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.90x = 4,103,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,669.01/2,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.31

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