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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.09, 3,020.41 and 1,519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.09, 3,020.41 and 1,519.91 is: 2,278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.09 : 3,020.41 = 1,519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.09/3,020.41 = 1,519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.09x = 3,020.41 × 1,519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.09x = 4,590,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,751.36/2,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.19

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