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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.42, 4,062.72 and 1,938.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.42, 4,062.72 and 1,938.58 is: 2,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.42 : 4,062.72 = 1,938.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.42/4,062.72 = 1,938.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.42x = 4,062.72 × 1,938.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.42x = 7,875,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,907.74/2,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.79

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