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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.90, 3,045.69 and 1,543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.90, 3,045.69 and 1,543.74 is: 2,313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.90 : 3,045.69 = 1,543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.90/3,045.69 = 1,543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.90x = 3,045.69 × 1,543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.90x = 4,701,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,753.48/2,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.97

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