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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,934.40, 11,901.84 and 2,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,934.40, 11,901.84 and 2,388 is: 3,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,934.40 : 11,901.84 = 2,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,934.40/11,901.84 = 2,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,934.40x = 11,901.84 × 2,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,934.40x = 28,421,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,593.92/7,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.07

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