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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.49, 3,465.18 and 2,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.49, 3,465.18 and 2,141.27 is: 2,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.49 : 3,465.18 = 2,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.49/3,465.18 = 2,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.49x = 3,465.18 × 2,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.49x = 7,419,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419,885.98/2,515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.68

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