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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.43, 4,559.59 and 959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.43, 4,559.59 and 959.21 is: 1,438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.43 : 4,559.59 = 959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.43/4,559.59 = 959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.43x = 4,559.59 × 959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.43x = 4,373,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,604.32/3,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.96

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