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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.71, 4,642.38 and 1,339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.71, 4,642.38 and 1,339.38 is: 2,009.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.71 : 4,642.38 = 1,339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.71/4,642.38 = 1,339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.71x = 4,642.38 × 1,339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.71x = 6,217,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,910.92/3,094.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.21

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