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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.62, 3,050.23 and 1,574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.62, 3,050.23 and 1,574.53 is: 2,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.62 : 3,050.23 = 1,574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.62/3,050.23 = 1,574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.62x = 3,050.23 × 1,574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.62x = 4,802,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,678.64/2,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.32

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