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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.49, 3,307.31 and 938.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.49, 3,307.31 and 938.49 is: 1,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.49 : 3,307.31 = 938.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.49/3,307.31 = 938.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.49x = 3,307.31 × 938.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.49x = 3,103,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,877.36/2,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.34

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