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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.03, 3,020.34 and 1,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.03, 3,020.34 and 1,322.18 is: 1,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.03 : 3,020.34 = 1,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.03/3,020.34 = 1,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.03x = 3,020.34 × 1,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.03x = 3,993,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,434.32/2,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.82

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