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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.33, 2,780.80 and 1,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.33, 2,780.80 and 1,131.17 is: 1,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.33 : 2,780.80 = 1,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.33/2,780.80 = 1,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.33x = 2,780.80 × 1,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.33x = 3,145,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,540.80/2,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.81

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