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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.91, 4,380.54 and 839.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.91, 4,380.54 and 839.93 is: 1,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.91 : 4,380.54 = 839.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.91/4,380.54 = 839.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.91x = 4,380.54 × 839.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.91x = 3,679,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,346.96/2,919.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.09

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