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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.17, 3,050.17 and 937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.17, 3,050.17 and 937.60 is: 1,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.17 : 3,050.17 = 937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.17/3,050.17 = 937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.17x = 3,050.17 × 937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.17x = 2,859,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,829.42/2,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.90

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