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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.39, 3,048.18 and 936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.39, 3,048.18 and 936.60 is: 1,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.39 : 3,048.18 = 936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.39/3,048.18 = 936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.39x = 3,048.18 × 936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.39x = 2,854,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,915.71/2,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.71

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