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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.20, 3,056.40 and 1,574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.20, 3,056.40 and 1,574.10 is: 2,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.20 : 3,056.40 = 1,574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.20/3,056.40 = 1,574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.20x = 3,056.40 × 1,574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.20x = 4,811,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,079.24/2,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.93

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