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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.08, 3,081.54 and 1,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.08, 3,081.54 and 1,541 is: 2,310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.08 : 3,081.54 = 1,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.08/3,081.54 = 1,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.08x = 3,081.54 × 1,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.08x = 4,748,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,653.14/2,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.69

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