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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.65, 4,055.55 and 1,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.65, 4,055.55 and 1,942.20 is: 2,680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.65 : 4,055.55 = 1,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.65/4,055.55 = 1,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.65x = 4,055.55 × 1,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.65x = 7,876,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,689.21/2,938.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.38

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