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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.18, 2,808.57 and 1,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.18, 2,808.57 and 1,195.90 is: 1,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.18 : 2,808.57 = 1,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.18/2,808.57 = 1,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.18x = 2,808.57 × 1,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.18x = 3,358,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,768.86/2,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.35

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