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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.86, 3,022.80 and 1,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.86, 3,022.80 and 1,183.14 is: 1,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.86 : 3,022.80 = 1,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.86/3,022.80 = 1,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.86x = 3,022.80 × 1,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.86x = 3,576,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,395.59/2,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.13

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