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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.80, 3,165.30 and 1,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.80, 3,165.30 and 1,015.50 is: 1,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.80 : 3,165.30 = 1,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.80/3,165.30 = 1,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.80x = 3,165.30 × 1,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.80x = 3,214,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,362.15/2,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.82

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