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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,052.42 and 939.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,052.42 and 939.62 is: 1,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,052.42 = 939.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,052.42 = 939.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,052.42 × 939.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 2,868,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,114.88/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.80

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