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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.48, 3,024.84 and 783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.48, 3,024.84 and 783.47 is: 1,175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.48 : 3,024.84 = 783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.48/3,024.84 = 783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.48x = 3,024.84 × 783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.48x = 2,369,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,881.89/2,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.84

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