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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.70, 2,810.41 and 1,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.70, 2,810.41 and 1,338.28 is: 1,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.70 : 2,810.41 = 1,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.70/2,810.41 = 1,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.70x = 2,810.41 × 1,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.70x = 3,761,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,115.49/2,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.58

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