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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.12, 3,039.96 and 1,541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.12, 3,039.96 and 1,541.46 is: 2,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.12 : 3,039.96 = 1,541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.12/3,039.96 = 1,541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.12x = 3,039.96 × 1,541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.12x = 4,685,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,976.74/2,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.09

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