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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.52, 3,018.39 and 1,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.52, 3,018.39 and 1,397.49 is: 2,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.52 : 3,018.39 = 1,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.52/3,018.39 = 1,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.52x = 3,018.39 × 1,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.52x = 4,218,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,169.84/2,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.84

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