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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.61, 3,056.94 and 941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.61, 3,056.94 and 941.22 is: 1,412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.61 : 3,056.94 = 941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.61/3,056.94 = 941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.61x = 3,056.94 × 941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.61x = 2,877,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,253.07/2,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.77

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