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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.55, 2,781.34 and 1,131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.55, 2,781.34 and 1,131.37 is: 1,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.55 : 2,781.34 = 1,131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.55/2,781.34 = 1,131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.55x = 2,781.34 × 1,131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.55x = 3,146,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,714.85/2,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.22

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