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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.90, 4,104.63 and 2,415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.90, 4,104.63 and 2,415.61 is: 3,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.90 : 4,104.63 = 2,415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.90/4,104.63 = 2,415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.90x = 4,104.63 × 2,415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.90x = 9,915,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,915,185.27/2,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.71

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