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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.66, 4,859 and 930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.66, 4,859 and 930.86 is: 1,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.66 : 4,859 = 930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.66/4,859 = 930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.66x = 4,859 × 930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.66x = 4,523,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,048.74/3,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.15

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