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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.82, 4,397.93 and 2,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.82, 4,397.93 and 2,106.80 is: 3,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.82 : 4,397.93 = 2,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.82/4,397.93 = 2,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.82x = 4,397.93 × 2,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.82x = 9,265,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265,570.89/2,938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.82

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