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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.53, 3,053.84 and 995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.53, 3,053.84 and 995.49 is: 1,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.53 : 3,053.84 = 995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.53/3,053.84 = 995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.53x = 3,053.84 × 995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.53x = 3,040,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,062.20/2,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.50

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