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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.80, 3,060.60 and 943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.80, 3,060.60 and 943.60 is: 1,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.80 : 3,060.60 = 943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.80/3,060.60 = 943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.80x = 3,060.60 × 943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.80x = 2,887,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,982.16/2,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.82

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