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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.93, 4,402.51 and 1,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.93, 4,402.51 and 1,768.28 is: 2,648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.93 : 4,402.51 = 1,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.93/4,402.51 = 1,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.93x = 4,402.51 × 1,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.93x = 7,784,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,870.38/2,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.88

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