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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.84, 3,095.78 and 1,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.84, 3,095.78 and 1,652.44 is: 2,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.84 : 3,095.78 = 1,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.84/3,095.78 = 1,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.84x = 3,095.78 × 1,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.84x = 5,115,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,590.70/2,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.68

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