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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.01, 4,402.89 and 2,112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.01, 4,402.89 and 2,112.39 is: 3,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.01 : 4,402.89 = 2,112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.01/4,402.89 = 2,112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.01x = 4,402.89 × 2,112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.01x = 9,300,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,620.81/2,938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.62

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