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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.96, 3,031.08 and 1,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.96, 3,031.08 and 1,536 is: 2,304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.96 : 3,031.08 = 1,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.96/3,031.08 = 1,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.96x = 3,031.08 × 1,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.96x = 4,655,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,738.88/2,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.87

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