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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.26, 3,035.03 and 1,501.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.26, 3,035.03 and 1,501.92 is: 2,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.26 : 3,035.03 = 1,501.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.26/3,035.03 = 1,501.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.26x = 3,035.03 × 1,501.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.26x = 4,558,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,364.75/2,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.11

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