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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.58, 2,803.68 and 1,235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.58, 2,803.68 and 1,235.45 is: 1,704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.58 : 2,803.68 = 1,235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.58/2,803.68 = 1,235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.58x = 2,803.68 × 1,235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.58x = 3,463,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,806.46/2,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.98

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