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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.83, 5,099.37 and 1,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.83, 5,099.37 and 1,938.96 is: 2,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.83 : 5,099.37 = 1,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.83/5,099.37 = 1,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.83x = 5,099.37 × 1,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.83x = 9,887,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,474.46/3,402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.67

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