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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.48, 3,054.08 and 996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.48, 3,054.08 and 996.40 is: 1,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.48 : 3,054.08 = 996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.48/3,054.08 = 996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.48x = 3,054.08 × 996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.48x = 3,043,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,085.31/2,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.02

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