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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.52, 4,696.24 and 939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.52, 4,696.24 and 939.42 is: 1,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.52 : 4,696.24 = 939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.52/4,696.24 = 939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.52x = 4,696.24 × 939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.52x = 4,411,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,760.57/3,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.27

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