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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.77, 3,050.46 and 1,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.77, 3,050.46 and 1,574.70 is: 2,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.77 : 3,050.46 = 1,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.77/3,050.46 = 1,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.77x = 3,050.46 × 1,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.77x = 4,803,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,559.36/2,035.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.58

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