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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.62, 4,251.35 and 2,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.62, 4,251.35 and 2,015.08 is: 3,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.62 : 4,251.35 = 2,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.62/4,251.35 = 2,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.62x = 4,251.35 × 2,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.62x = 8,566,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,804.77/2,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.07

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