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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.22, 3,023.70 and 1,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.22, 3,023.70 and 1,091.44 is: 1,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.22 : 3,023.70 = 1,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.22/3,023.70 = 1,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.22x = 3,023.70 × 1,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.22x = 3,300,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,179.57/2,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.63

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