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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.60, 3,051.04 and 937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.60, 3,051.04 and 937.64 is: 1,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.60 : 3,051.04 = 937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.60/3,051.04 = 937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.60x = 3,051.04 × 937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.60x = 2,860,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,777.15/2,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.37

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