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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.50, 2,781.87 and 1,230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.50, 2,781.87 and 1,230.21 is: 1,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.50 : 2,781.87 = 1,230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.50/2,781.87 = 1,230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.50x = 2,781.87 × 1,230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.50x = 3,422,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,284.29/2,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.98

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