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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.95, 3,050.00 and 1,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.95, 3,050.00 and 1,214.88 is: 1,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.95 : 3,050.00 = 1,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.95/3,050.00 = 1,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.95x = 3,050.00 × 1,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.95x = 3,705,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,377.93/2,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.97

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