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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.42, 3,055.56 and 1,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.42, 3,055.56 and 1,214.08 is: 1,822.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.42 : 3,055.56 = 1,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.42/3,055.56 = 1,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.42x = 3,055.56 × 1,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.42x = 3,709,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,694.28/2,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.57

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