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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.31, 3,008.86 and 1,891.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.31, 3,008.86 and 1,891.71 is: 2,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.31 : 3,008.86 = 1,891.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.31/3,008.86 = 1,891.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.31x = 3,008.86 × 1,891.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.31x = 5,691,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,885.82/2,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.32

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