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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.28, 4,402.44 and 1,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.28, 4,402.44 and 1,292.01 is: 1,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.28 : 4,402.44 = 1,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.28/4,402.44 = 1,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.28x = 4,402.44 × 1,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.28x = 5,687,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687,996.50/2,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.46

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