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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.70, 2,809.28 and 1,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.70, 2,809.28 and 1,196.44 is: 1,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.70 : 2,809.28 = 1,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.70/2,809.28 = 1,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.70x = 2,809.28 × 1,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.70x = 3,361,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,134.96/2,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.10

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