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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.20, 4,407.30 and 2,289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.20, 4,407.30 and 2,289.42 is: 3,434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.20 : 4,407.30 = 2,289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.20/4,407.30 = 2,289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.20x = 4,407.30 × 2,289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.20x = 10,090,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,160.77/2,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.13

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