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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.24, 4,329.90 and 938.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.24, 4,329.90 and 938.19 is: 1,407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.24 : 4,329.90 = 938.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.24/4,329.90 = 938.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.24x = 4,329.90 × 938.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.24x = 4,062,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,268.88/2,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.46

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