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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.08, 3,007.64 and 1,736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.08, 3,007.64 and 1,736.22 is: 2,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.08 : 3,007.64 = 1,736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.08/3,007.64 = 1,736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.08x = 3,007.64 × 1,736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.08x = 5,221,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,924.72/2,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.42

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