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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.52, 3,049.80 and 937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.52, 3,049.80 and 937.20 is: 1,405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.52 : 3,049.80 = 937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.52/3,049.80 = 937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.52x = 3,049.80 × 937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.52x = 2,858,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,272.56/2,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.58

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