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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.10, 3,050.83 and 1,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.10, 3,050.83 and 1,691.26 is: 2,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.10 : 3,050.83 = 1,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.10/3,050.83 = 1,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.10x = 3,050.83 × 1,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.10x = 5,159,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,746.75/2,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.38

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