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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.78, 3,018.78 and 1,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.78, 3,018.78 and 1,397.75 is: 2,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.78 : 3,018.78 = 1,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.78/3,018.78 = 1,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.78x = 3,018.78 × 1,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.78x = 4,219,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,499.75/2,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.23

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