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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.88, 4,328.86 and 938.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.88, 4,328.86 and 938.10 is: 1,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.88 : 4,328.86 = 938.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.88/4,328.86 = 938.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.88x = 4,328.86 × 938.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.88x = 4,060,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,903.57/2,885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.16

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