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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.54, 3,020.59 and 1,527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.54, 3,020.59 and 1,527.06 is: 2,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.54 : 3,020.59 = 1,527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.54/3,020.59 = 1,527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.54x = 3,020.59 × 1,527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.54x = 4,612,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,622.17/2,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.53

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