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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.32, 3,059.59 and 943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.32, 3,059.59 and 943.37 is: 1,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.32 : 3,059.59 = 943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.32/3,059.59 = 943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.32x = 3,059.59 × 943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.32x = 2,886,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,325.42/2,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.95

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