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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.08, 3,050.60 and 938.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.08, 3,050.60 and 938.75 is: 1,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.08 : 3,050.60 = 938.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.08/3,050.60 = 938.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.08x = 3,050.60 × 938.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.08x = 2,863,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,730.80/2,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.18

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