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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.62, 3,715.14 and 1,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.62, 3,715.14 and 1,015.50 is: 1,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.62 : 3,715.14 = 1,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.62/3,715.14 = 1,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.62x = 3,715.14 × 1,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.62x = 3,772,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,724.67/2,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.34

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