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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.02, 3,032.48 and 1,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.02, 3,032.48 and 1,535.04 is: 2,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.02 : 3,032.48 = 1,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.02/3,032.48 = 1,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.02x = 3,032.48 × 1,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.02x = 4,654,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,970.42/2,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.00

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