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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.50, 2,810.61 and 1,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.50, 2,810.61 and 1,595.67 is: 2,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.50 : 2,810.61 = 1,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.50/2,810.61 = 1,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.50x = 2,810.61 × 1,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.50x = 4,484,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,806.06/2,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.29

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