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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.85, 2,782.86 and 1,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.85, 2,782.86 and 1,352.46 is: 1,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.85 : 2,782.86 = 1,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.85/2,782.86 = 1,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.85x = 2,782.86 × 1,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.85x = 3,763,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,706.84/2,015.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.06

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