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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.62, 4,040.12 and 938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.62, 4,040.12 and 938.33 is: 1,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.62 : 4,040.12 = 938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.62/4,040.12 = 938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.62x = 4,040.12 × 938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.62x = 3,790,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,945.60/2,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.38

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