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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.86, 3,055.42 and 941.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.86, 3,055.42 and 941.62 is: 1,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.86 : 3,055.42 = 941.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.86/3,055.42 = 941.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.86x = 3,055.42 × 941.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.86x = 2,877,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,044.58/2,037.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.80

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