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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.83, 4,523.75 and 1,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.83, 4,523.75 and 1,475.75 is: 2,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.83 : 4,523.75 = 1,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.83/4,523.75 = 1,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.83x = 4,523.75 × 1,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.83x = 6,675,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,924.06/3,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.63

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