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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.56, 3,049.68 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.56, 3,049.68 and 1,341.36 is: 2,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.56 : 3,049.68 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.56/3,049.68 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.56x = 3,049.68 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.56x = 4,090,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,718.76/2,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.63

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