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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.44, 4,379.33 and 839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.44, 4,379.33 and 839.43 is: 1,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.44 : 4,379.33 = 839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.44/4,379.33 = 839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.44x = 4,379.33 × 839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.44x = 3,676,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,143.08/2,919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.19

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