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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,049.04 and 1,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,049.04 and 1,486.68 is: 2,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,049.04 = 1,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,049.04 = 1,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,049.04 × 1,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 4,532,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,924.11/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.55

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