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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.14, 4,404.74 and 2,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.14, 4,404.74 and 2,011.41 is: 3,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.14 : 4,404.74 = 2,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.14/4,404.74 = 2,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.14x = 4,404.74 × 2,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.14x = 8,859,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859,728.03/2,938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.42

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