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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.56, 4,409.31 and 748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.56, 4,409.31 and 748.27 is: 1,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.56 : 4,409.31 = 748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.56/4,409.31 = 748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.56x = 4,409.31 × 748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.56x = 3,299,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,332.35/2,939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.39

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