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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.66, 4,410.57 and 2,118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.66, 4,410.57 and 2,118.86 is: 3,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.66 : 4,410.57 = 2,118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.66/4,410.57 = 2,118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.66x = 4,410.57 × 2,118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.66x = 9,345,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345,380.35/2,939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.07

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