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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.08, 3,122.70 and 1,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.08, 3,122.70 and 1,534.60 is: 2,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.08 : 3,122.70 = 1,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.08/3,122.70 = 1,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.08x = 3,122.70 × 1,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.08x = 4,792,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,095.42/2,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.70

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