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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.52, 3,053.16 and 1,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.52, 3,053.16 and 1,255.67 is: 1,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.52 : 3,053.16 = 1,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.52/3,053.16 = 1,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.52x = 3,053.16 × 1,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.52x = 3,833,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,761.42/2,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.43

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