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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.59, 3,048.48 and 936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.59, 3,048.48 and 936.39 is: 1,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.59 : 3,048.48 = 936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.59/3,048.48 = 936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.59x = 3,048.48 × 936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.59x = 2,854,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,566.19/2,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.40

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