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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.63, 4,157.73 and 2,482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.63, 4,157.73 and 2,482.65 is: 3,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.63 : 4,157.73 = 2,482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.63/4,157.73 = 2,482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.63x = 4,157.73 × 2,482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.63x = 10,322,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,188.38/3,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.90

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