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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.16, 3,052.10 and 941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.16, 3,052.10 and 941.24 is: 1,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.16 : 3,052.10 = 941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.16/3,052.10 = 941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.16x = 3,052.10 × 941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.16x = 2,872,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,768.59/2,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.88

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