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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.26, 2,781.06 and 1,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.26, 2,781.06 and 1,131.14 is: 1,560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.26 : 2,781.06 = 1,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.26/2,781.06 = 1,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.26x = 2,781.06 × 1,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.26x = 3,145,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,768.21/2,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.97

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