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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.27, 4,161.26 and 1,967.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.27, 4,161.26 and 1,967.31 is: 2,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.27 : 4,161.26 = 1,967.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.27/4,161.26 = 1,967.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.27x = 4,161.26 × 1,967.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.27x = 8,186,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,478.57/3,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.01

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