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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.95, 3,715.49 and 1,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.95, 3,715.49 and 1,015.08 is: 1,522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.95 : 3,715.49 = 1,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.95/3,715.49 = 1,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.95x = 3,715.49 × 1,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.95x = 3,771,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,519.59/2,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.65

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