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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.48, 4,005.36 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.48, 4,005.36 and 938.88 is: 1,408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.48 : 4,005.36 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.48/4,005.36 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.48x = 4,005.36 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.48x = 3,760,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,552.40/2,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.19

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