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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.52, 4,458.12 and 1,939.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.52, 4,458.12 and 1,939.86 is: 2,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.52 : 4,458.12 = 1,939.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.52/4,458.12 = 1,939.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.52x = 4,458.12 × 1,939.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.52x = 8,648,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648,128.66/2,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.36

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