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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015, 3,022.50 and 647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015, 3,022.50 and 647 is: 970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015 : 3,022.50 = 647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015/3,022.50 = 647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015x = 3,022.50 × 647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015x = 1,955,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,557.50/2,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.50

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