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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.93, 2,809.82 and 1,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.93, 2,809.82 and 1,408.10 is: 1,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.93 : 2,809.82 = 1,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.93/2,809.82 = 1,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.93x = 2,809.82 × 1,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.93x = 3,956,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,497.01/2,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.39

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