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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.36, 3,067.35 and 1,559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.36, 3,067.35 and 1,559.71 is: 2,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.36 : 3,067.35 = 1,559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.36/3,067.35 = 1,559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.36x = 3,067.35 × 1,559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.36x = 4,784,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,176.47/2,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.47

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