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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.03, 3,055.16 and 940.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.03, 3,055.16 and 940.51 is: 1,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.03 : 3,055.16 = 940.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.03/3,055.16 = 940.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.03x = 3,055.16 × 940.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.03x = 2,873,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,408.53/2,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.28

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