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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.20, 3,051.30 and 938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.20, 3,051.30 and 938.24 is: 1,407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.20 : 3,051.30 = 938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.20/3,051.30 = 938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.20x = 3,051.30 × 938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.20x = 2,862,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,851.71/2,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.36

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