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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,051.56 and 1,332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,051.56 and 1,332.78 is: 1,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,051.56 = 1,332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,051.56 = 1,332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,051.56 × 1,332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 4,067,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,058.14/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.71

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