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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.68, 2,804.52 and 1,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.68, 2,804.52 and 1,534.14 is: 2,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.68 : 2,804.52 = 1,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.68/2,804.52 = 1,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.68x = 2,804.52 × 1,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.68x = 4,302,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,532.07/2,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.72

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