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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.76, 3,050.84 and 938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.76, 3,050.84 and 938.44 is: 1,407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.76 : 3,050.84 = 938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.76/3,050.84 = 938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.76x = 3,050.84 × 938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.76x = 2,863,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,016.65/2,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.75

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