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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.38, 3,063.15 and 1,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.38, 3,063.15 and 1,557.54 is: 2,337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.38 : 3,063.15 = 1,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.38/3,063.15 = 1,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.38x = 3,063.15 × 1,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.38x = 4,770,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,978.65/2,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.13

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