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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.53, 4,529.15 and 939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.53, 4,529.15 and 939.49 is: 1,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.53 : 4,529.15 = 939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.53/4,529.15 = 939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.53x = 4,529.15 × 939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.53x = 4,255,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,082.16/3,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.19

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