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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.75, 4,530.06 and 939.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.75, 4,530.06 and 939.90 is: 1,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.75 : 4,530.06 = 939.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.75/4,530.06 = 939.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.75x = 4,530.06 × 939.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.75x = 4,257,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,820.38/3,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.99

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