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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.85, 2,809.32 and 1,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.85, 2,809.32 and 1,373.60 is: 1,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.85 : 2,809.32 = 1,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.85/2,809.32 = 1,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.85x = 2,809.32 × 1,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.85x = 3,858,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,881.95/2,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.46

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