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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.86, 4,529.84 and 939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.86, 4,529.84 and 939.92 is: 1,409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.86 : 4,529.84 = 939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.86/4,529.84 = 939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.86x = 4,529.84 × 939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.86x = 4,257,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,659.86/3,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.89

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