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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.19, 3,050.96 and 938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.19, 3,050.96 and 938.66 is: 1,407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.19 : 3,050.96 = 938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.19/3,050.96 = 938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.19x = 3,050.96 × 938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.19x = 2,863,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,794.17/2,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.14

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