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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.39, 4,328.34 and 938.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.39, 4,328.34 and 938.32 is: 1,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.39 : 4,328.34 = 938.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.39/4,328.34 = 938.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.39x = 4,328.34 × 938.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.39x = 4,061,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,367.99/2,887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.59

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