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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.48, 3,023.34 and 782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.48, 3,023.34 and 782.90 is: 1,174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.48 : 3,023.34 = 782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.48/3,023.34 = 782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.48x = 3,023.34 × 782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.48x = 2,366,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,972.89/2,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.40

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