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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.30, 3,021.11 and 1,494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.30, 3,021.11 and 1,494.67 is: 2,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.30 : 3,021.11 = 1,494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.30/3,021.11 = 1,494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.30x = 3,021.11 × 1,494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.30x = 4,515,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,562.48/2,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.64

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