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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.64, 3,024 and 1,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.64, 3,024 and 1,150.56 is: 1,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.64 : 3,024 = 1,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.64/3,024 = 1,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.64x = 3,024 × 1,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.64x = 3,479,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,293.44/2,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.15

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