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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.95, 4,408.52 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.95, 4,408.52 and 991.17 is: 1,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.95 : 4,408.52 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.95/4,408.52 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.95x = 4,408.52 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.95x = 4,369,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,587.81/2,938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.79

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