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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.91, 2,781.81 and 1,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.91, 2,781.81 and 1,131.55 is: 1,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.91 : 2,781.81 = 1,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.91/2,781.81 = 1,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.91x = 2,781.81 × 1,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.91x = 3,147,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,750.15/2,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.45

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