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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.67, 4,409.49 and 748.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.67, 4,409.49 and 748.39 is: 1,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.67 : 4,409.49 = 748.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.67/4,409.49 = 748.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.67x = 4,409.49 × 748.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.67x = 3,300,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,014.06/2,939.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.58

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