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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.24, 4,407.52 and 746.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.24, 4,407.52 and 746.98 is: 1,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.24 : 4,407.52 = 746.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.24/4,407.52 = 746.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.24x = 4,407.52 × 746.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.24x = 3,292,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,329.29/2,938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.51

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