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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.36, 4,226.40 and 2,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.36, 4,226.40 and 2,015.40 is: 2,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.36 : 4,226.40 = 2,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.36/4,226.40 = 2,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.36x = 4,226.40 × 2,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.36x = 8,517,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,886.56/3,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.30

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