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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.45, 3,044.58 and 934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.45, 3,044.58 and 934.15 is: 1,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.45 : 3,044.58 = 934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.45/3,044.58 = 934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.45x = 3,044.58 × 934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.45x = 2,844,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,094.41/2,029.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.41

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