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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.68, 4,410.33 and 1,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.68, 4,410.33 and 1,297.54 is: 1,946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.68 : 4,410.33 = 1,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.68/4,410.33 = 1,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.68x = 4,410.33 × 1,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.68x = 5,722,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,579.59/2,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.67

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