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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.31, 4,181.59 and 938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.31, 4,181.59 and 938.28 is: 1,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.31 : 4,181.59 = 938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.31/4,181.59 = 938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.31x = 4,181.59 × 938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.31x = 3,923,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,519.12/2,787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.64

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