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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.40, 4,219.66 and 1,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.40, 4,219.66 and 1,938.44 is: 2,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.40 : 4,219.66 = 1,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.40/4,219.66 = 1,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.40x = 4,219.66 × 1,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.40x = 8,179,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,557.73/3,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.33

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