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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.83, 3,053.53 and 1,381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.83, 3,053.53 and 1,381.91 is: 2,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.83 : 3,053.53 = 1,381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.83/3,053.53 = 1,381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.83x = 3,053.53 × 1,381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.83x = 4,219,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,703.64/2,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.72

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