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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.20, 3,046.64 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.20, 3,046.64 and 936.27 is: 1,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.20 : 3,046.64 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.20/3,046.64 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.20x = 3,046.64 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.20x = 2,852,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,472.95/2,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.64

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