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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.97, 3,053.23 and 941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.97, 3,053.23 and 941.74 is: 1,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.97 : 3,053.23 = 941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.97/3,053.23 = 941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.97x = 3,053.23 × 941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.97x = 2,875,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,340.90/2,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.88

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