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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.10, 3,046.80 and 935.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.10, 3,046.80 and 935.90 is: 1,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.10 : 3,046.80 = 935.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.10/3,046.80 = 935.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.10x = 3,046.80 × 935.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.10x = 2,851,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,500.12/2,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.23

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