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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.56, 3,048.52 and 937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.56, 3,048.52 and 937.02 is: 1,404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.56 : 3,048.52 = 937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.56/3,048.52 = 937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.56x = 3,048.52 × 937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.56x = 2,856,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,524.21/2,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.69

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