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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.89, 4,407.98 and 1,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.89, 4,407.98 and 1,293.28 is: 1,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.89 : 4,407.98 = 1,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.89/4,407.98 = 1,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.89x = 4,407.98 × 1,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.89x = 5,700,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,742.16/2,937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.42

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