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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.56, 3,045.96 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.56, 3,045.96 and 934.20 is: 1,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.56 : 3,045.96 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.56/3,045.96 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.56x = 3,045.96 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.56x = 2,845,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,535.83/2,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.98

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