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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.94, 3,010.25 and 1,600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.94, 3,010.25 and 1,600.41 is: 2,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.94 : 3,010.25 = 1,600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.94/3,010.25 = 1,600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.94x = 3,010.25 × 1,600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.94x = 4,817,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,626.20/2,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.77

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