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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.45, 2,780.52 and 1,164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.45, 2,780.52 and 1,164.14 is: 1,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.45 : 2,780.52 = 1,164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.45/2,780.52 = 1,164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.45x = 2,780.52 × 1,164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.45x = 3,236,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,900.65/2,015.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.05

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