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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.05, 3,056.73 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.05, 3,056.73 and 943.12 is: 1,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.05 : 3,056.73 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.05/3,056.73 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.05x = 3,056.73 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.05x = 2,882,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,863.20/2,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.83

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