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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.18, 4,409.20 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.18, 4,409.20 and 859.38 is: 1,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.18 : 4,409.20 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.18/4,409.20 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.18x = 4,409.20 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.18x = 3,789,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,178.30/2,939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.20

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