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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.27, 3,198.13 and 2,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.27, 3,198.13 and 2,020.02 is: 2,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.27 : 3,198.13 = 2,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.27/3,198.13 = 2,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.27x = 3,198.13 × 2,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.27x = 6,460,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,286.56/2,315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.30

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