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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.31, 4,410.70 and 1,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.31, 4,410.70 and 1,091.72 is: 1,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.31 : 4,410.70 = 1,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.31/4,410.70 = 1,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.31x = 4,410.70 × 1,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.31x = 4,815,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,257.70/2,939.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.23

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