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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.85, 4,515.54 and 2,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.85, 4,515.54 and 2,283.34 is: 3,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.85 : 4,515.54 = 2,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.85/4,515.54 = 2,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.85x = 4,515.54 × 2,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.85x = 10,310,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,513.10/3,015.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.78

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