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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.44, 3,112.68 and 1,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.44, 3,112.68 and 1,554.72 is: 2,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.44 : 3,112.68 = 1,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.44/3,112.68 = 1,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.44x = 3,112.68 × 1,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.44x = 4,839,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,340.01/2,081.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.99

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