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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.86, 3,045.21 and 935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.86, 3,045.21 and 935.70 is: 1,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.86 : 3,045.21 = 935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.86/3,045.21 = 935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.86x = 3,045.21 × 935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.86x = 2,849,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,403.00/2,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.67

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