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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.39, 3,052.73 and 939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.39, 3,052.73 and 939.66 is: 1,409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.39 : 3,052.73 = 939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.39/3,052.73 = 939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.39x = 3,052.73 × 939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.39x = 2,868,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,528.27/2,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.33

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