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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 2,808.54 and 1,537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 2,808.54 and 1,537.92 is: 2,123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 2,808.54 = 1,537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/2,808.54 = 1,537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 2,808.54 × 1,537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 4,319,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,309.84/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.37

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