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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.84, 3,058.77 and 943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.84, 3,058.77 and 943.99 is: 1,416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.84 : 3,058.77 = 943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.84/3,058.77 = 943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.84x = 3,058.77 × 943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.84x = 2,887,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,448.29/2,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.22

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