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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.56, 3,023.88 and 1,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.56, 3,023.88 and 1,194.22 is: 1,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.56 : 3,023.88 = 1,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.56/3,023.88 = 1,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.56x = 3,023.88 × 1,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.56x = 3,611,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,177.97/2,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.65

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