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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.18, 3,049.80 and 937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.18, 3,049.80 and 937.24 is: 1,405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.18 : 3,049.80 = 937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.18/3,049.80 = 937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.18x = 3,049.80 × 937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.18x = 2,858,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,394.55/2,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.87

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