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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.35, 3,055.56 and 941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.35, 3,055.56 and 941.49 is: 1,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.35 : 3,055.56 = 941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.35/3,055.56 = 941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.35x = 3,055.56 × 941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.35x = 2,876,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,775.65/2,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.71

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