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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.32, 4,487.70 and 939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.32, 4,487.70 and 939.32 is: 1,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.32 : 4,487.70 = 939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.32/4,487.70 = 939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.32x = 4,487.70 × 939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.32x = 4,215,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,359.23/2,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.20

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