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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.46, 3,044.44 and 933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.46, 3,044.44 and 933.40 is: 1,398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.46 : 3,044.44 = 933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.46/3,044.44 = 933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.46x = 3,044.44 × 933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.46x = 2,841,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,680.30/2,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.84

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