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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.95, 3,055.12 and 941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.95, 3,055.12 and 941.22 is: 1,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.95 : 3,055.12 = 941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.95/3,055.12 = 941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.95x = 3,055.12 × 941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.95x = 2,875,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,537.69/2,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.69

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