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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.84, 3,138.12 and 938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.84, 3,138.12 and 938.40 is: 1,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.84 : 3,138.12 = 938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.84/3,138.12 = 938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.84x = 3,138.12 × 938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.84x = 2,944,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,811.81/2,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.76

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