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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.44, 4,529.79 and 939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.44, 4,529.79 and 939.39 is: 1,409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.44 : 4,529.79 = 939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.44/4,529.79 = 939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.44x = 4,529.79 × 939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.44x = 4,255,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,239.43/3,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.28

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