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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.29, 3,055.29 and 943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.29, 3,055.29 and 943.37 is: 1,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.29 : 3,055.29 = 943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.29/3,055.29 = 943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.29x = 3,055.29 × 943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.29x = 2,882,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,268.93/2,038.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.07

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