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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.58, 4,048.71 and 1,938.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.58, 4,048.71 and 1,938.71 is: 2,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.58 : 4,048.71 = 1,938.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.58/4,048.71 = 1,938.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.58x = 4,048.71 × 1,938.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.58x = 7,849,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849,274.56/2,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.58

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