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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.22, 4,408.62 and 747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.22, 4,408.62 and 747.96 is: 1,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.22 : 4,408.62 = 747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.22/4,408.62 = 747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.22x = 4,408.62 × 747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.22x = 3,297,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,471.42/2,939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.89

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