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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.10, 3,044.46 and 1,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.10, 3,044.46 and 1,544.46 is: 2,311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.10 : 3,044.46 = 1,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.10/3,044.46 = 1,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.10x = 3,044.46 × 1,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.10x = 4,702,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,046.69/2,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.61

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