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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.88, 3,060.40 and 1,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.88, 3,060.40 and 1,553.44 is: 2,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.88 : 3,060.40 = 1,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.88/3,060.40 = 1,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.88x = 3,060.40 × 1,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.88x = 4,754,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,147.78/2,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.32

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