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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.48, 2,809 and 1,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.48, 2,809 and 1,195.98 is: 1,650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.48 : 2,809 = 1,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.48/2,809 = 1,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.48x = 2,809 × 1,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.48x = 3,359,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,507.82/2,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.47

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