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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.05, 3,052.99 and 996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.05, 3,052.99 and 996.23 is: 1,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.05 : 3,052.99 = 996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.05/3,052.99 = 996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.05x = 3,052.99 × 996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.05x = 3,041,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,480.23/2,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.81

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