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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.32, 3,023.12 and 844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.32, 3,023.12 and 844.88 is: 1,267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.32 : 3,023.12 = 844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.32/3,023.12 = 844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.32x = 3,023.12 × 844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.32x = 2,554,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,173.63/2,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.38

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