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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.95, 3,037.91 and 1,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.95, 3,037.91 and 1,294.04 is: 1,942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.95 : 3,037.91 = 1,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.95/3,037.91 = 1,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.95x = 3,037.91 × 1,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.95x = 3,931,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,178.18/2,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.33

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