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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.40, 3,048.12 and 936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.40, 3,048.12 and 936.08 is: 1,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.40 : 3,048.12 = 936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.40/3,048.12 = 936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.40x = 3,048.12 × 936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.40x = 2,853,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,284.17/2,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.90

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