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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.40, 3,020.85 and 975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.40, 3,020.85 and 975.90 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.40 : 3,020.85 = 975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.40/3,020.85 = 975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.40x = 3,020.85 × 975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.40x = 2,948,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,047.52/2,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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