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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.02, 3,046.93 and 1,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.02, 3,046.93 and 1,541.27 is: 2,308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.02 : 3,046.93 = 1,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.02/3,046.93 = 1,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.02x = 3,046.93 × 1,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.02x = 4,696,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,122.71/2,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.79

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