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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.75, 4,055.39 and 1,788.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.75, 4,055.39 and 1,788.51 is: 2,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.75 : 4,055.39 = 1,788.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.75/4,055.39 = 1,788.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.75x = 4,055.39 × 1,788.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.75x = 7,253,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,100.30/2,938.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.09

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