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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.55, 4,695.83 and 939.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.55, 4,695.83 and 939.29 is: 1,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.55 : 4,695.83 = 939.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.55/4,695.83 = 939.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.55x = 4,695.83 × 939.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.55x = 4,410,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,717.99/3,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.93

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