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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.49, 3,050.44 and 938.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.49, 3,050.44 and 938.17 is: 1,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.49 : 3,050.44 = 938.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.49/3,050.44 = 938.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.49x = 3,050.44 × 938.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.49x = 2,861,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,831.29/2,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.35

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