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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.20, 2,781.09 and 1,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.20, 2,781.09 and 1,131.28 is: 1,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.20 : 2,781.09 = 1,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.20/2,781.09 = 1,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.20x = 2,781.09 × 1,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.20x = 3,146,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,191.50/2,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.23

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