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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.68, 3,021.78 and 1,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.68, 3,021.78 and 1,671.88 is: 2,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.68 : 3,021.78 = 1,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.68/3,021.78 = 1,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.68x = 3,021.78 × 1,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.68x = 5,052,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,053.55/2,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.38

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