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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.32, 3,045.94 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.32, 3,045.94 and 934.74 is: 1,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.32 : 3,045.94 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.32/3,045.94 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.32x = 3,045.94 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.32x = 2,847,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,159.62/2,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.63

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