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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.65, 4,162.04 and 1,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.65, 4,162.04 and 1,739.30 is: 2,400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.65 : 4,162.04 = 1,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.65/4,162.04 = 1,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.65x = 4,162.04 × 1,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.65x = 7,239,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,006.67/3,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.48

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