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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.23, 3,052.59 and 938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.23, 3,052.59 and 938.68 is: 1,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.23 : 3,052.59 = 938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.23/3,052.59 = 938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.23x = 3,052.59 × 938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.23x = 2,865,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,405.18/2,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.59

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