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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.48, 4,330.08 and 938.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.48, 4,330.08 and 938.88 is: 1,408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.48 : 4,330.08 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.48/4,330.08 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.48x = 4,330.08 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.48x = 4,065,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,425.51/2,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.44

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