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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.01, 3,052.72 and 939.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.01, 3,052.72 and 939.69 is: 1,409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.01 : 3,052.72 = 939.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.01/3,052.72 = 939.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.01x = 3,052.72 × 939.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.01x = 2,868,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,610.46/2,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.63

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