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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.36, 3,064.82 and 933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.36, 3,064.82 and 933.38 is: 1,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.36 : 3,064.82 = 933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.36/3,064.82 = 933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.36x = 3,064.82 × 933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.36x = 2,860,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,641.69/2,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.28

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