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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.30, 3,051.15 and 1,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.30, 3,051.15 and 1,212.70 is: 1,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.30 : 3,051.15 = 1,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.30/3,051.15 = 1,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.30x = 3,051.15 × 1,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.30x = 3,700,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,129.61/2,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.98

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