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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.75, 2,840.06 and 1,500.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.75, 2,840.06 and 1,500.47 is: 2,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.75 : 2,840.06 = 1,500.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.75/2,840.06 = 1,500.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.75x = 2,840.06 × 1,500.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.75x = 4,261,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,441.00/2,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.91

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