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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.59, 3,041.35 and 1,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.59, 3,041.35 and 1,508.76 is: 2,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.59 : 3,041.35 = 1,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.59/3,041.35 = 1,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.59x = 3,041.35 × 1,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.59x = 4,588,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,663.45/2,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.88

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