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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.18, 3,045.87 and 1,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.18, 3,045.87 and 1,620.54 is: 2,426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.18 : 3,045.87 = 1,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.18/3,045.87 = 1,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.18x = 3,045.87 × 1,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.18x = 4,935,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,954.17/2,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.51

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