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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.93, 3,048.43 and 936.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.93, 3,048.43 and 936.97 is: 1,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.93 : 3,048.43 = 936.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.93/3,048.43 = 936.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.93x = 3,048.43 × 936.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.93x = 2,856,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,287.46/2,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.01

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