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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.90, 3,065.70 and 1,501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.90, 3,065.70 and 1,501.53 is: 2,245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.90 : 3,065.70 = 1,501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.90/3,065.70 = 1,501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.90x = 3,065.70 × 1,501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.90x = 4,603,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,240.52/2,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.59

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