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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.44, 3,022.50 and 1,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.44, 3,022.50 and 1,884.26 is: 2,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.44 : 3,022.50 = 1,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.44/3,022.50 = 1,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.44x = 3,022.50 × 1,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.44x = 5,695,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695,175.85/2,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.77

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