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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.24, 3,017.67 and 1,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.24, 3,017.67 and 1,194.09 is: 1,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.24 : 3,017.67 = 1,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.24/3,017.67 = 1,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.24x = 3,017.67 × 1,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.24x = 3,603,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,369.57/2,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.06

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