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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.02, 3,132.58 and 1,537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.02, 3,132.58 and 1,537.07 is: 2,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.02 : 3,132.58 = 1,537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.02/3,132.58 = 1,537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.02x = 3,132.58 × 1,537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.02x = 4,814,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,994.74/2,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.81

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