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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.13, 3,059.49 and 1,547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.13, 3,059.49 and 1,547.58 is: 2,318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.13 : 3,059.49 = 1,547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.13/3,059.49 = 1,547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.13x = 3,059.49 × 1,547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.13x = 4,734,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,805.53/2,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.56

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