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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.29, 3,468.33 and 2,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.29, 3,468.33 and 2,180.76 is: 3,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.29 : 3,468.33 = 2,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.29/3,468.33 = 2,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.29x = 3,468.33 × 2,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.29x = 7,563,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563,595.33/2,515.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.05

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