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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.99, 3,061.41 and 945.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.99, 3,061.41 and 945.02 is: 1,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.99 : 3,061.41 = 945.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.99/3,061.41 = 945.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.99x = 3,061.41 × 945.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.99x = 2,893,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,078.37/2,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.41

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