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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.08, 3,470.76 and 1,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.08, 3,470.76 and 1,396.02 is: 1,926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.08 : 3,470.76 = 1,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.08/3,470.76 = 1,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.08x = 3,470.76 × 1,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.08x = 4,845,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,250.38/2,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.48

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