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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.88, 4,004.82 and 938.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.88, 4,004.82 and 938.48 is: 1,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.88 : 4,004.82 = 938.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.88/4,004.82 = 938.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.88x = 4,004.82 × 938.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.88x = 3,758,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,443.47/2,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.72

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