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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.48, 3,024.08 and 1,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.48, 3,024.08 and 1,138.64 is: 1,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.48 : 3,024.08 = 1,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.48/3,024.08 = 1,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.48x = 3,024.08 × 1,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.48x = 3,443,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,338.45/2,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.45

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