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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.93, 3,058.29 and 930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.93, 3,058.29 and 930.42 is: 1,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.93 : 3,058.29 = 930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.93/3,058.29 = 930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.93x = 3,058.29 × 930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.93x = 2,845,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,494.18/2,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.21

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