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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.49, 3,053.36 and 940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.49, 3,053.36 and 940.26 is: 1,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.49 : 3,053.36 = 940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.49/3,053.36 = 940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.49x = 3,053.36 × 940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.49x = 2,870,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,947.57/2,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.75

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