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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.06, 3,059.10 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.06, 3,059.10 and 943.20 is: 1,415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.06 : 3,059.10 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.06/3,059.10 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.06x = 3,059.10 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.06x = 2,885,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,343.12/2,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.03

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