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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.74, 4,411.74 and 1,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.74, 4,411.74 and 1,091.12 is: 1,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.74 : 4,411.74 = 1,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.74/4,411.74 = 1,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.74x = 4,411.74 × 1,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.74x = 4,813,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,710.23/2,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.46

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