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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.49, 4,859.09 and 930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.49, 4,859.09 and 930.99 is: 1,396.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.49 : 4,859.09 = 930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.49/4,859.09 = 930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.49x = 4,859.09 × 930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.49x = 4,523,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,759.54/3,239.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.44

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