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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.79, 3,049.60 and 937.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.79, 3,049.60 and 937.22 is: 1,405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.79 : 3,049.60 = 937.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.79/3,049.60 = 937.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.79x = 3,049.60 × 937.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.79x = 2,858,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,146.11/2,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.33

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