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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.94, 3,053.33 and 938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.94, 3,053.33 and 938.72 is: 1,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.94 : 3,053.33 = 938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.94/3,053.33 = 938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.94x = 3,053.33 × 938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.94x = 2,866,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,221.94/2,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.50

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