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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.67, 4,867.92 and 2,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.67, 4,867.92 and 2,015.10 is: 3,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.67 : 4,867.92 = 2,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.67/4,867.92 = 2,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.67x = 4,867.92 × 2,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.67x = 9,809,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,345.59/3,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.71

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