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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.80, 3,047.84 and 935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.80, 3,047.84 and 935.68 is: 1,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.80 : 3,047.84 = 935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.80/3,047.84 = 935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.80x = 3,047.84 × 935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.80x = 2,851,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,802.93/2,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.89

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