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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.74, 3,048.12 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.74, 3,048.12 and 936.72 is: 1,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.74 : 3,048.12 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.74/3,048.12 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.74x = 3,048.12 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.74x = 2,855,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,234.97/2,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.62

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