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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.67, 2,781.61 and 1,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.67, 2,781.61 and 1,131.55 is: 1,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.67 : 2,781.61 = 1,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.67/2,781.61 = 1,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.67x = 2,781.61 × 1,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.67x = 3,147,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,530.80/2,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.53

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