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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.88, 3,053.37 and 939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.88, 3,053.37 and 939.20 is: 1,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.88 : 3,053.37 = 939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.88/3,053.37 = 939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.88x = 3,053.37 × 939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.88x = 2,867,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,710.72/2,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.58

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