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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.84, 3,050.93 and 1,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.84, 3,050.93 and 1,145.60 is: 1,716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.84 : 3,050.93 = 1,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.84/3,050.93 = 1,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.84x = 3,050.93 × 1,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.84x = 3,495,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,145.41/2,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.81

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