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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.14, 4,407.18 and 991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.14, 4,407.18 and 991.71 is: 1,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.14 : 4,407.18 = 991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.14/4,407.18 = 991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.14x = 4,407.18 × 991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.14x = 4,370,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,640.76/2,938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.55

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