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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.33, 3,055.02 and 941.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.33, 3,055.02 and 941.48 is: 1,412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.33 : 3,055.02 = 941.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.33/3,055.02 = 941.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.33x = 3,055.02 × 941.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.33x = 2,876,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,240.23/2,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.46

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