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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.64, 3,058.34 and 943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.64, 3,058.34 and 943.40 is: 1,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.64 : 3,058.34 = 943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.64/3,058.34 = 943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.64x = 3,058.34 × 943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.64x = 2,885,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,237.96/2,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.58

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