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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.02, 4,405.38 and 2,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.02, 4,405.38 and 2,014.62 is: 3,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.02 : 4,405.38 = 2,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.02/4,405.38 = 2,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.02x = 4,405.38 × 2,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.02x = 8,875,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,166.66/2,938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.80

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