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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.02, 3,710.46 and 2,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.02, 3,710.46 and 2,015.18 is: 3,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.02 : 3,710.46 = 2,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.02/3,710.46 = 2,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.02x = 3,710.46 × 2,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.02x = 7,477,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477,244.78/2,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.75

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