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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.89, 3,053.48 and 940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.89, 3,053.48 and 940.16 is: 1,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.89 : 3,053.48 = 940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.89/3,053.48 = 940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.89x = 3,053.48 × 940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.89x = 2,870,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,759.76/2,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.08

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