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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.03, 3,053.66 and 939.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.03, 3,053.66 and 939.51 is: 1,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.03 : 3,053.66 = 939.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.03/3,053.66 = 939.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.03x = 3,053.66 × 939.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.03x = 2,868,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,944.11/2,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.78

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