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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.67, 3,075.98 and 1,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.67, 3,075.98 and 1,435.59 is: 2,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.67 : 3,075.98 = 1,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.67/3,075.98 = 1,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.67x = 3,075.98 × 1,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.67x = 4,415,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,838.95/2,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.36

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