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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.30, 4,367.84 and 938.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.30, 4,367.84 and 938.11 is: 1,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.30 : 4,367.84 = 938.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.30/4,367.84 = 938.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.30x = 4,367.84 × 938.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.30x = 4,097,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,499.95/2,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.96

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