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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.49, 3,057.33 and 1,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.49, 3,057.33 and 1,215.36 is: 1,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.49 : 3,057.33 = 1,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.49/3,057.33 = 1,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.49x = 3,057.33 × 1,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.49x = 3,715,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,756.59/2,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.49

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