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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.72, 3,044.34 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.72, 3,044.34 and 933.76 is: 1,400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.72 : 3,044.34 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.72/3,044.34 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.72x = 3,044.34 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.72x = 2,842,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,682.92/2,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.53

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