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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.38, 3,023.74 and 1,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.38, 3,023.74 and 1,821.28 is: 2,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.38 : 3,023.74 = 1,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.38/3,023.74 = 1,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.38x = 3,023.74 × 1,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.38x = 5,507,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,062.07/2,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.52

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