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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.51, 3,003.47 and 1,949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.51, 3,003.47 and 1,949.45 is: 2,905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.51 : 3,003.47 = 1,949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.51/3,003.47 = 1,949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.51x = 3,003.47 × 1,949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.51x = 5,855,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,089.83/2,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.02

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