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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.02, 3,019.71 and 1,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.02, 3,019.71 and 1,088.58 is: 1,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.02 : 3,019.71 = 1,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.02/3,019.71 = 1,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.02x = 3,019.71 × 1,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.02x = 3,287,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,180.81/2,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.34

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