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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.39, 4,408.24 and 964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.39, 4,408.24 and 964.31 is: 1,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.39 : 4,408.24 = 964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.39/4,408.24 = 964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.39x = 4,408.24 × 964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.39x = 4,250,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,909.91/2,939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.19

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