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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.10, 3,060.53 and 943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.10, 3,060.53 and 943.74 is: 1,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.10 : 3,060.53 = 943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.10/3,060.53 = 943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.10x = 3,060.53 × 943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.10x = 2,888,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,344.58/2,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.79

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