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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.03, 2,840.18 and 1,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.03, 2,840.18 and 1,497.90 is: 2,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.03 : 2,840.18 = 1,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.03/2,840.18 = 1,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.03x = 2,840.18 × 1,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.03x = 4,254,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,305.62/2,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.17

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