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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.65, 2,805.57 and 1,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.65, 2,805.57 and 1,495.84 is: 2,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.65 : 2,805.57 = 1,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.65/2,805.57 = 1,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.65x = 2,805.57 × 1,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.65x = 4,196,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,683.83/2,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.65

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