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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.93, 3,062.79 and 933.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.93, 3,062.79 and 933.42 is: 1,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.93 : 3,062.79 = 933.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.93/3,062.79 = 933.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.93x = 3,062.79 × 933.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.93x = 2,858,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,869.44/2,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.71

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