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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.16, 3,122.82 and 1,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.16, 3,122.82 and 1,508.76 is: 2,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.16 : 3,122.82 = 1,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.16/3,122.82 = 1,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.16x = 3,122.82 × 1,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.16x = 4,711,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,585.90/2,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.92

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