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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.41, 3,055.47 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.41, 3,055.47 and 943.50 is: 1,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.41 : 3,055.47 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.41/3,055.47 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.41x = 3,055.47 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.41x = 2,882,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,835.95/2,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.26

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