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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.32, 4,076.44 and 938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.32, 4,076.44 and 938.30 is: 1,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.32 : 4,076.44 = 938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.32/4,076.44 = 938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.32x = 4,076.44 × 938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.32x = 3,824,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,923.65/2,717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.61

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