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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.84, 3,049.77 and 937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.84, 3,049.77 and 937.97 is: 1,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.84 : 3,049.77 = 937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.84/3,049.77 = 937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.84x = 3,049.77 × 937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.84x = 2,860,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,592.77/2,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.19

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