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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.12, 3,055.32 and 941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.12, 3,055.32 and 941.40 is: 1,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.12 : 3,055.32 = 941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.12/3,055.32 = 941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.12x = 3,055.32 × 941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.12x = 2,876,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,278.25/2,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.93

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