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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.46, 4,529.25 and 939.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.46, 4,529.25 and 939.78 is: 1,409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.46 : 4,529.25 = 939.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.46/4,529.25 = 939.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.46x = 4,529.25 × 939.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.46x = 4,256,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,498.57/3,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.69

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