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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.21, 3,063.98 and 931.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.21, 3,063.98 and 931.15 is: 1,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.21 : 3,063.98 = 931.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.21/3,063.98 = 931.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.21x = 3,063.98 × 931.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.21x = 2,853,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,019.64/2,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.66

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