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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.02, 2,949.93 and 1,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.02, 2,949.93 and 1,508.46 is: 2,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.02 : 2,949.93 = 1,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.02/2,949.93 = 1,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.02x = 2,949.93 × 1,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.02x = 4,449,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,851.41/2,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.27

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