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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.40, 3,049.20 and 937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.40, 3,049.20 and 937.20 is: 1,405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.40 : 3,049.20 = 937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.40/3,049.20 = 937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.40x = 3,049.20 × 937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.40x = 2,857,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,710.24/2,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.39

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