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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.51, 2,832.09 and 1,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.51, 2,832.09 and 1,551.27 is: 2,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.51 : 2,832.09 = 1,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.51/2,832.09 = 1,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.51x = 2,832.09 × 1,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.51x = 4,393,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,336.25/2,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.60

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