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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.12, 3,046.50 and 935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.12, 3,046.50 and 935.56 is: 1,402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.12 : 3,046.50 = 935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.12/3,046.50 = 935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.12x = 3,046.50 × 935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.12x = 2,850,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,183.54/2,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.57

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