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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.50, 3,231.86 and 2,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.50, 3,231.86 and 2,035.04 is: 3,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.50 : 3,231.86 = 2,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.50/3,231.86 = 2,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.50x = 3,231.86 × 2,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.50x = 6,576,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,938.04/2,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.55

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