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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.28, 4,120.92 and 1,015.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.28, 4,120.92 and 1,015.50 is: 1,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.28 : 4,120.92 = 1,015.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.28/4,120.92 = 1,015.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.28x = 4,120.92 × 1,015.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.28x = 4,184,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,794.26/2,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.25

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