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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.10, 4,329.15 and 938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.10, 4,329.15 and 938.30 is: 1,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.10 : 4,329.15 = 938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.10/4,329.15 = 938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.10x = 4,329.15 × 938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.10x = 4,062,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,041.45/2,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.45

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