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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.65, 3,098.12 and 1,603.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.65, 3,098.12 and 1,603.35 is: 2,405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.65 : 3,098.12 = 1,603.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.65/3,098.12 = 1,603.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.65x = 3,098.12 × 1,603.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.65x = 4,967,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,362.69/2,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.92

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