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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.80, 3,023.70 and 2,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.80, 3,023.70 and 2,001.40 is: 3,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.80 : 3,023.70 = 2,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.80/3,023.70 = 2,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.80x = 3,023.70 × 2,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.80x = 6,051,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,633.18/2,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.10

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