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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.24, 3,024.08 and 1,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.24, 3,024.08 and 1,285.08 is: 1,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.24 : 3,024.08 = 1,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.24/3,024.08 = 1,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.24x = 3,024.08 × 1,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.24x = 3,886,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,184.73/2,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.40

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