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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.56, 2,783.22 and 1,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.56, 2,783.22 and 1,950.28 is: 2,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.56 : 2,783.22 = 1,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.56/2,783.22 = 1,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.56x = 2,783.22 × 1,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.56x = 5,428,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,058.30/2,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.08

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