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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.42, 3,052.79 and 938.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.42, 3,052.79 and 938.79 is: 1,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.42 : 3,052.79 = 938.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.42/3,052.79 = 938.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.42x = 3,052.79 × 938.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.42x = 2,865,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,928.72/2,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.72

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