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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.14, 3,083.38 and 1,509.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.14, 3,083.38 and 1,509.02 is: 2,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.14 : 3,083.38 = 1,509.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.14/3,083.38 = 1,509.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.14x = 3,083.38 × 1,509.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.14x = 4,652,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,866.67/2,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.24

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