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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.10, 3,672.93 and 2,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.10, 3,672.93 and 2,015.33 is: 3,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.10 : 3,672.93 = 2,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.10/3,672.93 = 2,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.10x = 3,672.93 × 2,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.10x = 7,402,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,166.02/2,454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.24

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