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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.50, 3,023.10 and 782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.50, 3,023.10 and 782.80 is: 1,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.50 : 3,023.10 = 782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.50/3,023.10 = 782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.50x = 3,023.10 × 782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.50x = 2,366,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,482.68/2,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.14

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