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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.09, 3,079.37 and 943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.09, 3,079.37 and 943.13 is: 1,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.09 : 3,079.37 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.09/3,079.37 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.09x = 3,079.37 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.09x = 2,904,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,226.12/2,054.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.88

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