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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.43, 3,046.19 and 935.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.43, 3,046.19 and 935.47 is: 1,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.43 : 3,046.19 = 935.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.43/3,046.19 = 935.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.43x = 3,046.19 × 935.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.43x = 2,849,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,614.68/2,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.76

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