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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.54, 3,023.91 and 1,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.54, 3,023.91 and 1,360.04 is: 2,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.54 : 3,023.91 = 1,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.54/3,023.91 = 1,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.54x = 3,023.91 × 1,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.54x = 4,112,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,638.56/2,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.46

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