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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.92, 4,379.23 and 839.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.92, 4,379.23 and 839.46 is: 1,259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.92 : 4,379.23 = 839.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.92/4,379.23 = 839.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.92x = 4,379.23 × 839.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.92x = 3,676,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,203.53/2,919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.01

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