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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.00, 3,053.79 and 940.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.00, 3,053.79 and 940.07 is: 1,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.00 : 3,053.79 = 940.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.00/3,053.79 = 940.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.00x = 3,053.79 × 940.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.00x = 2,870,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,784.00/2,036.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.01

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