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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.28, 3,041.37 and 933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.28, 3,041.37 and 933.15 is: 1,397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.28 : 3,041.37 = 933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.28/3,041.37 = 933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.28x = 3,041.37 × 933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.28x = 2,838,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,054.42/2,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.86

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