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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.52, 3,142.06 and 1,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.52, 3,142.06 and 1,540.56 is: 2,309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.52 : 3,142.06 = 1,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.52/3,142.06 = 1,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.52x = 3,142.06 × 1,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.52x = 4,840,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,531.95/2,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.94

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