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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.62, 3,023.89 and 976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.62, 3,023.89 and 976.11 is: 1,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.62 : 3,023.89 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.62/3,023.89 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.62x = 3,023.89 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.62x = 2,951,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,649.27/2,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.39

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