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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.16, 3,055.36 and 1,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.16, 3,055.36 and 1,549.32 is: 2,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.16 : 3,055.36 = 1,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.16/3,055.36 = 1,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.16x = 3,055.36 × 1,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.16x = 4,733,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,730.36/2,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.27

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