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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.98, 4,919.22 and 939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.98, 4,919.22 and 939.33 is: 1,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.98 : 4,919.22 = 939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.98/4,919.22 = 939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.98x = 4,919.22 × 939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.98x = 4,620,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620,770.92/3,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.78

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