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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.07, 3,053.70 and 1,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.07, 3,053.70 and 1,295.46 is: 1,942.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.07 : 3,053.70 = 1,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.07/3,053.70 = 1,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.07x = 3,053.70 × 1,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.07x = 3,955,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,946.20/2,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.93

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