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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.55, 3,051.27 and 1,547.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.55, 3,051.27 and 1,547.57 is: 2,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.55 : 3,051.27 = 1,547.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.55/3,051.27 = 1,547.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.55x = 3,051.27 × 1,547.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.55x = 4,722,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,061.54/2,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.79

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