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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.34, 2,780.91 and 1,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.34, 2,780.91 and 1,131.14 is: 1,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.34 : 2,780.91 = 1,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.34/2,780.91 = 1,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.34x = 2,780.91 × 1,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.34x = 3,145,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,598.54/2,015.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.83

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