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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.47, 2,780.08 and 1,456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.47, 2,780.08 and 1,456.57 is: 2,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.47 : 2,780.08 = 1,456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.47/2,780.08 = 1,456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.47x = 2,780.08 × 1,456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.47x = 4,049,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,381.13/2,015.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.15

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