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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.70, 3,056.55 and 941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.70, 3,056.55 and 941.74 is: 1,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.70 : 3,056.55 = 941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.70/3,056.55 = 941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.70x = 3,056.55 × 941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.70x = 2,878,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,475.40/2,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.61

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