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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.03, 3,057.46 and 943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.03, 3,057.46 and 943.93 is: 1,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.03 : 3,057.46 = 943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.03/3,057.46 = 943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.03x = 3,057.46 × 943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.03x = 2,886,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,028.22/2,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.01

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