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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.38, 3,713.52 and 1,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.38, 3,713.52 and 1,015.58 is: 1,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.38 : 3,713.52 = 1,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.38/3,713.52 = 1,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.38x = 3,713.52 × 1,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.38x = 3,771,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,376.64/2,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.55

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