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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.70, 3,063.15 and 945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.70, 3,063.15 and 945.74 is: 1,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.70 : 3,063.15 = 945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.70/3,063.15 = 945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.70x = 3,063.15 × 945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.70x = 2,896,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,951.14/2,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.50

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