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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.78, 3,051.54 and 940.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.78, 3,051.54 and 940.86 is: 1,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.78 : 3,051.54 = 940.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.78/3,051.54 = 940.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.78x = 3,051.54 × 940.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.78x = 2,871,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,083.37/2,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.31

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