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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.95, 3,142.13 and 939.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.95, 3,142.13 and 939.70 is: 1,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.95 : 3,142.13 = 939.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.95/3,142.13 = 939.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.95x = 3,142.13 × 939.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.95x = 2,952,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,659.56/2,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.09

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