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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.78, 2,780.01 and 1,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.78, 2,780.01 and 1,515.96 is: 2,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.78 : 2,780.01 = 1,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.78/2,780.01 = 1,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.78x = 2,780.01 × 1,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.78x = 4,214,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,383.96/2,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.90

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