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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.96, 3,064.02 and 1,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.96, 3,064.02 and 1,557.94 is: 2,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.96 : 3,064.02 = 1,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.96/3,064.02 = 1,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.96x = 3,064.02 × 1,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.96x = 4,773,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,559.32/2,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.73

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