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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.98, 4,639.86 and 1,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.98, 4,639.86 and 1,338.90 is: 2,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.98 : 4,639.86 = 1,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.98/4,639.86 = 1,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.98x = 4,639.86 × 1,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.98x = 6,212,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,308.55/3,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.87

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