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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.04, 3,281.25 and 938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.04, 3,281.25 and 938.48 is: 1,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.04 : 3,281.25 = 938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.04/3,281.25 = 938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.04x = 3,281.25 × 938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.04x = 3,079,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,387.50/2,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.37

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