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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.06, 3,711.25 and 1,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.06, 3,711.25 and 1,015.26 is: 1,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.06 : 3,711.25 = 1,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.06/3,711.25 = 1,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.06x = 3,711.25 × 1,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.06x = 3,767,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,883.68/2,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.34

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