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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.91, 4,381.81 and 2,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.91, 4,381.81 and 2,538.84 is: 3,789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.91 : 4,381.81 = 2,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.91/4,381.81 = 2,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.91x = 4,381.81 × 2,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.91x = 11,124,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124,714.50/2,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.19

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