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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.36, 3,070.82 and 937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.36, 3,070.82 and 937.38 is: 1,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.36 : 3,070.82 = 937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.36/3,070.82 = 937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.36x = 3,070.82 × 937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.36x = 2,878,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,525.25/2,048.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.28

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