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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.59, 4,524.41 and 1,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.59, 4,524.41 and 1,903.72 is: 2,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.59 : 4,524.41 = 1,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.59/4,524.41 = 1,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.59x = 4,524.41 × 1,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.59x = 8,613,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613,209.81/3,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.23

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