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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.37, 3,048.01 and 937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.37, 3,048.01 and 937.25 is: 1,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.37 : 3,048.01 = 937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.37/3,048.01 = 937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.37x = 3,048.01 × 937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.37x = 2,856,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,747.37/2,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.62

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