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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.86, 3,574.55 and 2,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.86, 3,574.55 and 2,035.64 is: 3,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.86 : 3,574.55 = 2,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.86/3,574.55 = 2,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.86x = 3,574.55 × 2,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.86x = 7,276,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276,479.09/2,385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.83

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