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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.08, 3,022.11 and 1,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.08, 3,022.11 and 1,027.22 is: 1,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.08 : 3,022.11 = 1,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.08/3,022.11 = 1,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.08x = 3,022.11 × 1,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.08x = 3,104,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,356.72/2,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.56

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