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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.42, 3,275.94 and 1,938.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.42, 3,275.94 and 1,938.34 is: 2,666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.42 : 3,275.94 = 1,938.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.42/3,275.94 = 1,938.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.42x = 3,275.94 × 1,938.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.42x = 6,349,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,885.54/2,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.43

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