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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.60, 4,408.32 and 991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.60, 4,408.32 and 991.28 is: 1,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.60 : 4,408.32 = 991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.60/4,408.32 = 991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.60x = 4,408.32 × 991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.60x = 4,369,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,879.45/2,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.56

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