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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.69, 3,088.56 and 1,508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.69, 3,088.56 and 1,508.31 is: 2,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.69 : 3,088.56 = 1,508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.69/3,088.56 = 1,508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.69x = 3,088.56 × 1,508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.69x = 4,658,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,505.93/2,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.95

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