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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.40, 3,018.32 and 1,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.40, 3,018.32 and 1,135.74 is: 1,700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.40 : 3,018.32 = 1,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.40/3,018.32 = 1,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.40x = 3,018.32 × 1,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.40x = 3,428,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,026.76/2,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.92

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