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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.38, 3,082.80 and 1,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.38, 3,082.80 and 1,015.44 is: 1,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.38 : 3,082.80 = 1,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.38/3,082.80 = 1,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.38x = 3,082.80 × 1,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.38x = 3,130,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,398.43/2,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.03

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