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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.25, 2,842.34 and 1,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.25, 2,842.34 and 1,315.24 is: 1,813.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.25 : 2,842.34 = 1,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.25/2,842.34 = 1,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.25x = 2,842.34 × 1,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.25x = 3,738,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,352.98/2,061.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.64

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