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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.90, 3,065.70 and 1,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.90, 3,065.70 and 1,523.45 is: 2,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.90 : 3,065.70 = 1,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.90/3,065.70 = 1,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.90x = 3,065.70 × 1,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.90x = 4,670,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,440.67/2,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.83

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