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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.48, 4,408.63 and 1,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.48, 4,408.63 and 1,090.46 is: 1,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.48 : 4,408.63 = 1,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.48/4,408.63 = 1,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.48x = 4,408.63 × 1,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.48x = 4,807,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,442.97/2,938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.03

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