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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.32, 4,407.80 and 1,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.32, 4,407.80 and 1,089.68 is: 1,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.32 : 4,407.80 = 1,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.32/4,407.80 = 1,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.32x = 4,407.80 × 1,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.32x = 4,803,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,091.50/2,938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.64

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