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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.21, 3,023.26 and 976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.21, 3,023.26 and 976.39 is: 1,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.21 : 3,023.26 = 976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.21/3,023.26 = 976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.21x = 3,023.26 × 976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.21x = 2,951,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,870.83/2,015.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.79

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