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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.35, 3,057.03 and 941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.35, 3,057.03 and 941.96 is: 1,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.35 : 3,057.03 = 941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.35/3,057.03 = 941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.35x = 3,057.03 × 941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.35x = 2,879,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,584.69/2,037.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.40

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