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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.40, 3,021.72 and 1,090.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.40, 3,021.72 and 1,090.38 is: 1,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.40 : 3,021.72 = 1,090.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.40/3,021.72 = 1,090.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.40x = 3,021.72 × 1,090.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.40x = 3,294,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,823.05/2,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.82

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