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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.44, 4,358.49 and 1,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.44, 4,358.49 and 1,238.56 is: 1,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.44 : 4,358.49 = 1,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.44/4,358.49 = 1,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.44x = 4,358.49 × 1,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.44x = 5,398,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,251.37/2,904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.62

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