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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.95, 4,380.09 and 839.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.95, 4,380.09 and 839.93 is: 1,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.95 : 4,380.09 = 839.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.95/4,380.09 = 839.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.95x = 4,380.09 × 839.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.95x = 3,678,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,964.79/2,919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.94

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