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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.45, 3,051.15 and 937.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.45, 3,051.15 and 937.90 is: 1,405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.45 : 3,051.15 = 937.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.45/3,051.15 = 937.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.45x = 3,051.15 × 937.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.45x = 2,861,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,673.59/2,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.92

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