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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.86, 3,718.97 and 2,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.86, 3,718.97 and 2,015.49 is: 3,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.86 : 3,718.97 = 2,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.86/3,718.97 = 2,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.86x = 3,718.97 × 2,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.86x = 7,495,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,546.85/2,478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.79

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