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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.49, 3,042.66 and 1,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.49, 3,042.66 and 1,508.05 is: 2,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.49 : 3,042.66 = 1,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.49/3,042.66 = 1,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.49x = 3,042.66 × 1,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.49x = 4,588,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,492.87/2,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.79

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