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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.78, 3,049.25 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.78, 3,049.25 and 936.63 is: 1,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.78 : 3,049.25 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.78/3,049.25 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.78x = 3,049.25 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.78x = 2,856,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,014.34/2,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.29

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