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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.70, 4,469.79 and 1,912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.70, 4,469.79 and 1,912.92 is: 2,639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.70 : 4,469.79 = 1,912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.70/4,469.79 = 1,912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.70x = 4,469.79 × 1,912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.70x = 8,550,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,350.69/3,239.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.24

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