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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.06, 4,424.47 and 2,449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.06, 4,424.47 and 2,449.09 is: 3,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.06 : 4,424.47 = 2,449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.06/4,424.47 = 2,449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.06x = 4,424.47 × 2,449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.06x = 10,835,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835,925.23/2,938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.12

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