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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.89, 4,411.55 and 1,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.89, 4,411.55 and 1,092.28 is: 1,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.89 : 4,411.55 = 1,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.89/4,411.55 = 1,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.89x = 4,411.55 × 1,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.89x = 4,818,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,642.37/2,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.06

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