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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.24, 3,143.39 and 1,540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.24, 3,143.39 and 1,540.65 is: 2,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.24 : 3,143.39 = 1,540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.24/3,143.39 = 1,540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.24x = 3,143.39 × 1,540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.24x = 4,842,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,856.10/2,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.46

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