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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.52, 4,379.52 and 839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.52, 4,379.52 and 839.52 is: 1,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.52 : 4,379.52 = 839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.52/4,379.52 = 839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.52x = 4,379.52 × 839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.52x = 3,676,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,694.63/2,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.35

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