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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.87, 4,221.86 and 2,415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.87, 4,221.86 and 2,415.03 is: 3,328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.87 : 4,221.86 = 2,415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.87/4,221.86 = 2,415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.87x = 4,221.86 × 2,415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.87x = 10,195,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195,906.48/3,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.88

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