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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.73, 3,050.79 and 939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.73, 3,050.79 and 939.34 is: 1,408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.73 : 3,050.79 = 939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.73/3,050.79 = 939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.73x = 3,050.79 × 939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.73x = 2,865,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,729.08/2,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.41

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