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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.06, 2,854.35 and 1,509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.06, 2,854.35 and 1,509.54 is: 2,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.06 : 2,854.35 = 1,509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.06/2,854.35 = 1,509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.06x = 2,854.35 × 1,509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.06x = 4,308,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,755.50/2,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.46

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