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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.59, 3,050.06 and 938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.59, 3,050.06 and 938.25 is: 1,406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.59 : 3,050.06 = 938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.59/3,050.06 = 938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.59x = 3,050.06 × 938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.59x = 2,861,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,714.10/2,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.53

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