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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.08, 4,124.82 and 2,015.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.08, 4,124.82 and 2,015.57 is: 3,025.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.08 : 4,124.82 = 2,015.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.08/4,124.82 = 2,015.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.08x = 4,124.82 × 2,015.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.08x = 8,313,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313,863.45/2,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.34

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