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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.80, 2,841.54 and 1,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.80, 2,841.54 and 1,499.40 is: 2,068.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.80 : 2,841.54 = 1,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.80/2,841.54 = 1,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.80x = 2,841.54 × 1,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.80x = 4,260,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,605.08/2,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.46

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