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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.06, 3,049.78 and 937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.06, 3,049.78 and 937.26 is: 1,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.06 : 3,049.78 = 937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.06/3,049.78 = 937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.06x = 3,049.78 × 937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.06x = 2,858,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,436.80/2,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.98

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