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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.60, 3,050.75 and 937.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.60, 3,050.75 and 937.61 is: 1,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.60 : 3,050.75 = 937.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.60/3,050.75 = 937.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.60x = 3,050.75 × 937.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.60x = 2,860,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,393.77/2,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.88

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