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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.25, 4,330.05 and 938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.25, 4,330.05 and 938.46 is: 1,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.25 : 4,330.05 = 938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.25/4,330.05 = 938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.25x = 4,330.05 × 938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.25x = 4,063,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,578.72/2,886.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.91

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