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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.35, 3,022.88 and 844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.35, 3,022.88 and 844.83 is: 1,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.35 : 3,022.88 = 844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.35/3,022.88 = 844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.35x = 3,022.88 × 844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.35x = 2,553,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,819.71/2,015.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.18

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