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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.27, 3,045.32 and 1,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.27, 3,045.32 and 1,509.84 is: 2,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.27 : 3,045.32 = 1,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.27/3,045.32 = 1,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.27x = 3,045.32 × 1,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.27x = 4,597,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,948.31/2,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.47

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