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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.39, 2,808.21 and 1,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.39, 2,808.21 and 1,196.08 is: 1,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.39 : 2,808.21 = 1,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.39/2,808.21 = 1,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.39x = 2,808.21 × 1,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.39x = 3,358,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,843.82/2,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.22

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