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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.03, 3,021.63 and 1,311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.03, 3,021.63 and 1,311.54 is: 1,966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.03 : 3,021.63 = 1,311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.03/3,021.63 = 1,311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.03x = 3,021.63 × 1,311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.03x = 3,962,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,988.61/2,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.72

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