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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.29, 3,055.47 and 941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.29, 3,055.47 and 941.49 is: 1,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.29 : 3,055.47 = 941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.29/3,055.47 = 941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.29x = 3,055.47 × 941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.29x = 2,876,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,694.45/2,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.02

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