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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.36, 3,748.32 and 2,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.36, 3,748.32 and 2,015.52 is: 2,782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.36 : 3,748.32 = 2,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.36/3,748.32 = 2,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.36x = 3,748.32 × 2,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.36x = 7,554,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,813.93/2,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.25

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