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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.48, 4,328.82 and 938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.48, 4,328.82 and 938.28 is: 1,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.48 : 4,328.82 = 938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.48/4,328.82 = 938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.48x = 4,328.82 × 938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.48x = 4,061,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,645.23/2,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.13

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