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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.91, 3,048.44 and 935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.91, 3,048.44 and 935.93 is: 1,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.91 : 3,048.44 = 935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.91/3,048.44 = 935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.91x = 3,048.44 × 935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.91x = 2,853,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,120.82/2,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.78

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