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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.38, 4,466.88 and 1,912.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.38, 4,466.88 and 1,912.01 is: 2,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.38 : 4,466.88 = 1,912.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.38/4,466.88 = 1,912.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.38x = 4,466.88 × 1,912.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.38x = 8,540,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,696.89/3,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.34

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