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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.04, 3,472.70 and 2,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.04, 3,472.70 and 2,383.52 is: 3,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.04 : 3,472.70 = 2,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.04/3,472.70 = 2,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.04x = 3,472.70 × 2,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.04x = 8,277,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,249.90/2,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.10

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