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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 3,054.68 and 939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 3,054.68 and 939.88 is: 1,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 3,054.68 = 939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/3,054.68 = 939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 3,054.68 × 939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 2,871,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,032.64/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.55

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