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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.47, 3,603.62 and 2,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.47, 3,603.62 and 2,015.51 is: 3,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.47 : 3,603.62 = 2,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.47/3,603.62 = 2,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.47x = 3,603.62 × 2,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.47x = 7,263,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,119.17/2,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.17

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