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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.70, 3,050.55 and 1,515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.70, 3,050.55 and 1,515.30 is: 2,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.70 : 3,050.55 = 1,515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.70/3,050.55 = 1,515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.70x = 3,050.55 × 1,515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.70x = 4,622,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,498.42/2,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.95

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