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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.54, 3,023.58 and 1,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.54, 3,023.58 and 1,894.04 is: 2,841.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.54 : 3,023.58 = 1,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.54/3,023.58 = 1,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.54x = 3,023.58 × 1,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.54x = 5,726,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,781.46/2,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.31

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