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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.76, 2,810.56 and 1,338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.76, 2,810.56 and 1,338.34 is: 1,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.76 : 2,810.56 = 1,338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.76/2,810.56 = 1,338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.76x = 2,810.56 × 1,338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.76x = 3,761,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,484.87/2,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.71

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