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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.70, 3,022.35 and 1,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.70, 3,022.35 and 1,043.70 is: 1,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.70 : 3,022.35 = 1,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.70/3,022.35 = 1,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.70x = 3,022.35 × 1,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.70x = 3,154,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,426.70/2,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.93

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