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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.04, 2,762.16 and 1,981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.04, 2,762.16 and 1,981.02 is: 2,715.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.04 : 2,762.16 = 1,981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.04/2,762.16 = 1,981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.04x = 2,762.16 × 1,981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.04x = 5,471,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,894.20/2,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.53

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