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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.87, 4,163.36 and 1,897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.87, 4,163.36 and 1,897.35 is: 2,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.87 : 4,163.36 = 1,897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.87/4,163.36 = 1,897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.87x = 4,163.36 × 1,897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.87x = 7,899,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,341.61/3,015.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.26

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