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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.45, 3,050.01 and 938.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.45, 3,050.01 and 938.52 is: 1,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.45 : 3,050.01 = 938.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.45/3,050.01 = 938.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.45x = 3,050.01 × 938.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.45x = 2,862,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,495.39/2,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.01

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