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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.51, 3,044.25 and 1,515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.51, 3,044.25 and 1,515.78 is: 2,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.51 : 3,044.25 = 1,515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.51/3,044.25 = 1,515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.51x = 3,044.25 × 1,515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.51x = 4,614,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,413.27/2,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.19

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