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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.02, 2,781.63 and 1,229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.02, 2,781.63 and 1,229.38 is: 1,697.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.02 : 2,781.63 = 1,229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.02/2,781.63 = 1,229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.02x = 2,781.63 × 1,229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.02x = 3,419,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,680.29/2,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.09

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