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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.03, 4,162.77 and 1,968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.03, 4,162.77 and 1,968.90 is: 2,718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.03 : 4,162.77 = 1,968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.03/4,162.77 = 1,968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.03x = 4,162.77 × 1,968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.03x = 8,196,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,077.85/3,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.41

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