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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.84, 3,069.85 and 936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.84, 3,069.85 and 936.01 is: 1,403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.84 : 3,069.85 = 936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.84/3,069.85 = 936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.84x = 3,069.85 × 936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.84x = 2,873,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,410.30/2,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.83

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