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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.28, 2,783.16 and 1,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.28, 2,783.16 and 1,604.40 is: 2,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.28 : 2,783.16 = 1,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.28/2,783.16 = 1,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.28x = 2,783.16 × 1,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.28x = 4,465,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,301.90/2,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.72

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