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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.99, 3,055.42 and 925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.99, 3,055.42 and 925.72 is: 1,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.99 : 3,055.42 = 925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.99/3,055.42 = 925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.99x = 3,055.42 × 925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.99x = 2,828,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,452.62/2,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.55

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