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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.64, 3,255.78 and 938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.64, 3,255.78 and 938.18 is: 1,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.64 : 3,255.78 = 938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.64/3,255.78 = 938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.64x = 3,255.78 × 938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.64x = 3,054,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,507.68/2,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.19

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