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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.43, 3,066.46 and 2,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.43, 3,066.46 and 2,035.87 is: 3,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.43 : 3,066.46 = 2,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.43/3,066.46 = 2,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.43x = 3,066.46 × 2,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.43x = 6,242,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,901.16/2,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.11

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