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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.98, 4,329.57 and 938.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.98, 4,329.57 and 938.02 is: 1,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.98 : 4,329.57 = 938.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.98/4,329.57 = 938.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.98x = 4,329.57 × 938.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.98x = 4,061,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,223.25/2,885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.23

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