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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.87, 4,410.56 and 1,091.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.87, 4,410.56 and 1,091.51 is: 1,637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.87 : 4,410.56 = 1,091.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.87/4,410.56 = 1,091.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.87x = 4,410.56 × 1,091.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.87x = 4,814,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,142.84/2,939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.54

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