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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.94, 3,037.96 and 1,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.94, 3,037.96 and 1,294.03 is: 1,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.94 : 3,037.96 = 1,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.94/3,037.96 = 1,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.94x = 3,037.96 × 1,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.94x = 3,931,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,192.43/2,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.35

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