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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.59, 3,043.55 and 932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.59, 3,043.55 and 932.64 is: 1,397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.59 : 3,043.55 = 932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.59/3,043.55 = 932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.59x = 3,043.55 × 932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.59x = 2,838,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,533.33/2,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.88

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