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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.84, 3,252.33 and 938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.84, 3,252.33 and 938.28 is: 1,406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.84 : 3,252.33 = 938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.84/3,252.33 = 938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.84x = 3,252.33 × 938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.84x = 3,051,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,596.19/2,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.37

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