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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.80, 3,050.84 and 1,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.80, 3,050.84 and 1,487.40 is: 2,230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.80 : 3,050.84 = 1,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.80/3,050.84 = 1,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.80x = 3,050.84 × 1,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.80x = 4,537,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,819.42/2,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.11

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