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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.38, 4,398.76 and 1,085.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.38, 4,398.76 and 1,085.00 is: 1,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.38 : 4,398.76 = 1,085.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.38/4,398.76 = 1,085.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.38x = 4,398.76 × 1,085.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.38x = 4,772,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,627.86/2,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.45

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