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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.61, 3,052.53 and 938.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.61, 3,052.53 and 938.64 is: 1,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.61 : 3,052.53 = 938.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.61/3,052.53 = 938.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.61x = 3,052.53 × 938.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.61x = 2,865,226.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,226.76/2,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.86

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