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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.88, 4,409.32 and 1,091.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.88, 4,409.32 and 1,091.84 is: 1,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.88 : 4,409.32 = 1,091.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.88/4,409.32 = 1,091.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.88x = 4,409.32 × 1,091.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.88x = 4,814,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,271.95/2,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.57

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