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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.88, 3,059.80 and 1,691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.88, 3,059.80 and 1,691.44 is: 2,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.88 : 3,059.80 = 1,691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.88/3,059.80 = 1,691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.88x = 3,059.80 × 1,691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.88x = 5,175,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,468.11/2,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.13

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