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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.12, 3,051.96 and 1,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.12, 3,051.96 and 1,549.46 is: 2,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.12 : 3,051.96 = 1,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.12/3,051.96 = 1,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.12x = 3,051.96 × 1,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.12x = 4,728,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,889.94/2,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.08

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