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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.84, 2,804.76 and 1,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.84, 2,804.76 and 1,534.59 is: 2,118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.84 : 2,804.76 = 1,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.84/2,804.76 = 1,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.84x = 2,804.76 × 1,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.84x = 4,304,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,156.65/2,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.35

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