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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.69, 4,041.88 and 2,403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.69, 4,041.88 and 2,403.73 is: 3,306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.69 : 4,041.88 = 2,403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.69/4,041.88 = 2,403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.69x = 4,041.88 × 2,403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.69x = 9,715,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,588.21/2,938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.09

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