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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.43, 4,409.12 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.43, 4,409.12 and 748.14 is: 1,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.43 : 4,409.12 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.43/4,409.12 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.43x = 4,409.12 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.43x = 3,298,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,640.91/2,939.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.20

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