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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.15, 3,053.81 and 940.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.15, 3,053.81 and 940.35 is: 1,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.15 : 3,053.81 = 940.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.15/3,053.81 = 940.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.15x = 3,053.81 × 940.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.15x = 2,871,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,645.53/2,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.33

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