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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.80, 4,410.38 and 859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.80, 4,410.38 and 859.84 is: 1,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.80 : 4,410.38 = 859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.80/4,410.38 = 859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.80x = 4,410.38 × 859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.80x = 3,792,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,199.09/2,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.95

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