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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.30, 4,005.45 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.30, 4,005.45 and 938.88 is: 1,408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.30 : 4,005.45 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.30/4,005.45 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.30x = 4,005.45 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.30x = 3,760,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,636.90/2,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.32

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