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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.70, 4,408.05 and 1,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.70, 4,408.05 and 1,638.62 is: 2,457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.70 : 4,408.05 = 1,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.70/4,408.05 = 1,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.70x = 4,408.05 × 1,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.70x = 7,223,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,118.89/2,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.93

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