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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.46, 2,781.54 and 1,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.46, 2,781.54 and 1,131.26 is: 1,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.46 : 2,781.54 = 1,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.46/2,781.54 = 1,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.46x = 2,781.54 × 1,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.46x = 3,146,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,644.94/2,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.25

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