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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.37, 3,052.11 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.37, 3,052.11 and 940.44 is: 1,409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.37 : 3,052.11 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.37/3,052.11 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.37x = 3,052.11 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.37x = 2,870,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,326.33/2,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.53

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