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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.03, 4,160.56 and 1,895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.03, 4,160.56 and 1,895.61 is: 2,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.03 : 4,160.56 = 1,895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.03/4,160.56 = 1,895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.03x = 4,160.56 × 1,895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.03x = 7,886,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,799.14/3,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.83

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