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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.97, 4,466.59 and 1,515.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.97, 4,466.59 and 1,515.95 is: 2,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.97 : 4,466.59 = 1,515.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.97/4,466.59 = 1,515.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.97x = 4,466.59 × 1,515.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.97x = 6,771,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,100.99/2,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.26

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