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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.93, 2,811.90 and 1,534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.93, 2,811.90 and 1,534.31 is: 2,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.93 : 2,811.90 = 1,534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.93/2,811.90 = 1,534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.93x = 2,811.90 × 1,534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.93x = 4,314,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,326.29/2,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.01

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