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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.09, 3,023.85 and 783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.09, 3,023.85 and 783.35 is: 1,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.09 : 3,023.85 = 783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.09/3,023.85 = 783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.09x = 3,023.85 × 783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.09x = 2,368,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,732.90/2,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.50

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