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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.08, 3,034.83 and 1,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.08, 3,034.83 and 1,537.65 is: 2,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.08 : 3,034.83 = 1,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.08/3,034.83 = 1,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.08x = 3,034.83 × 1,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.08x = 4,666,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,506.35/2,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.22

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