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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.29, 4,512.90 and 2,280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.29, 4,512.90 and 2,280.82 is: 3,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.29 : 4,512.90 = 2,280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.29/4,512.90 = 2,280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.29x = 4,512.90 × 2,280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.29x = 10,293,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,112.58/3,015.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.64

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