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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.16, 2,781.60 and 1,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.16, 2,781.60 and 1,316.40 is: 1,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.16 : 2,781.60 = 1,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.16/2,781.60 = 1,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.16x = 2,781.60 × 1,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.16x = 3,661,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,698.24/2,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.08

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