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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.82, 3,052.36 and 1,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.82, 3,052.36 and 1,159.30 is: 1,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.82 : 3,052.36 = 1,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.82/3,052.36 = 1,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.82x = 3,052.36 × 1,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.82x = 3,538,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,600.95/2,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.17

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