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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.01, 3,048.48 and 936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.01, 3,048.48 and 936.72 is: 1,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.01 : 3,048.48 = 936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.01/3,048.48 = 936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.01x = 3,048.48 × 936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.01x = 2,855,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,572.19/2,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.60

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