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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.50, 3,053.44 and 940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.50, 3,053.44 and 940.18 is: 1,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.50 : 3,053.44 = 940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.50/3,053.44 = 940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.50x = 3,053.44 × 940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.50x = 2,870,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,783.22/2,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.36

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