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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.37, 3,049.66 and 1,959.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.37, 3,049.66 and 1,959.53 is: 2,936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.37 : 3,049.66 = 1,959.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.37/3,049.66 = 1,959.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.37x = 3,049.66 × 1,959.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.37x = 5,975,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,902.99/2,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.02

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