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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.37, 3,021.80 and 698.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.37, 3,021.80 and 698.81 is: 1,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.37 : 3,021.80 = 698.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.37/3,021.80 = 698.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.37x = 3,021.80 × 698.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.37x = 2,111,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,664.06/2,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.78

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