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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.56, 4,691.52 and 2,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.56, 4,691.52 and 2,515.68 is: 3,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.56 : 4,691.52 = 2,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.56/4,691.52 = 2,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.56x = 4,691.52 × 2,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.56x = 11,802,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802,363.03/3,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.05

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