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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.60, 4,409.40 and 2,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.60, 4,409.40 and 2,392.40 is: 3,588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.60 : 4,409.40 = 2,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.60/4,409.40 = 2,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.60x = 4,409.40 × 2,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.60x = 10,549,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,048.56/2,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.60

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