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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.24, 3,050.46 and 938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.24, 3,050.46 and 938.60 is: 1,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.24 : 3,050.46 = 938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.24/3,050.46 = 938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.24x = 3,050.46 × 938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.24x = 2,863,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,161.76/2,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.79

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