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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.36, 3,044.46 and 935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.36, 3,044.46 and 935.20 is: 1,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.36 : 3,044.46 = 935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.36/3,044.46 = 935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.36x = 3,044.46 × 935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.36x = 2,847,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,178.99/2,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.92

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