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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.16, 3,054.91 and 1,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.16, 3,054.91 and 1,503.90 is: 2,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.16 : 3,054.91 = 1,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.16/3,054.91 = 1,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.16x = 3,054.91 × 1,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.16x = 4,594,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,279.15/2,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.82

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