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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.60, 4,187.46 and 1,915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.60, 4,187.46 and 1,915.26 is: 2,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.60 : 4,187.46 = 1,915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.60/4,187.46 = 1,915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.60x = 4,187.46 × 1,915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.60x = 8,020,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,074.64/3,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.75

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