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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.93, 2,781.87 and 1,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.93, 2,781.87 and 1,131.68 is: 1,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.93 : 2,781.87 = 1,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.93/2,781.87 = 1,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.93x = 2,781.87 × 1,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.93x = 3,148,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,186.64/2,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.65

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