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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.54, 3,906.69 and 938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.54, 3,906.69 and 938.70 is: 1,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.54 : 3,906.69 = 938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.54/3,906.69 = 938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.54x = 3,906.69 × 938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.54x = 3,667,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,209.90/2,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.01

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