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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.28, 3,023.16 and 1,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.28, 3,023.16 and 1,234.92 is: 1,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.28 : 3,023.16 = 1,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.28/3,023.16 = 1,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.28x = 3,023.16 × 1,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.28x = 3,733,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,360.75/2,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.53

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