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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.62, 3,045.75 and 935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.62, 3,045.75 and 935.06 is: 1,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.62 : 3,045.75 = 935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.62/3,045.75 = 935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.62x = 3,045.75 × 935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.62x = 2,847,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,959.00/2,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.82

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