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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.08, 4,159.52 and 2,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.08, 4,159.52 and 2,131.64 is: 2,940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.08 : 4,159.52 = 2,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.08/4,159.52 = 2,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.08x = 4,159.52 × 2,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.08x = 8,866,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,866,599.21/3,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.75

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