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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.49, 4,409.99 and 1,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.49, 4,409.99 and 1,091.13 is: 1,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.49 : 4,409.99 = 1,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.49/4,409.99 = 1,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.49x = 4,409.99 × 1,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.49x = 4,811,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,871.02/2,939.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.98

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