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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.47, 4,330.43 and 938.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.47, 4,330.43 and 938.69 is: 1,408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.47 : 4,330.43 = 938.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.47/4,330.43 = 938.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.47x = 4,330.43 × 938.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.47x = 4,064,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,924.75/2,886.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.27

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