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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.88, 3,014.55 and 1,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.88, 3,014.55 and 1,595.07 is: 2,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.88 : 3,014.55 = 1,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.88/3,014.55 = 1,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.88x = 3,014.55 × 1,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.88x = 4,808,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,429.90/2,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.83

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