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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.68, 3,023.52 and 1,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.68, 3,023.52 and 1,372 is: 2,058

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.68 : 3,023.52 = 1,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.68/3,023.52 = 1,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.68x = 3,023.52 × 1,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.68x = 4,148,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,269.44/2,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058

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