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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.47, 4,120.20 and 1,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.47, 4,120.20 and 1,015.88 is: 1,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.47 : 4,120.20 = 1,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.47/4,120.20 = 1,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.47x = 4,120.20 × 1,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.47x = 4,185,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,608.18/2,748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.89

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