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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.13, 2,444.76 and 938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.13, 2,444.76 and 938.13 is: 1,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.13 : 2,444.76 = 938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.13/2,444.76 = 938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.13x = 2,444.76 × 938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.13x = 2,293,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,502.70/1,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.08

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