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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.28, 3,044.16 and 933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.28, 3,044.16 and 933.96 is: 1,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.28 : 3,044.16 = 933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.28/3,044.16 = 933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.28x = 3,044.16 × 933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.28x = 2,843,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,123.67/2,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.05

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