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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.73, 4,868.01 and 2,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.73, 4,868.01 and 2,015.16 is: 3,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.73 : 4,868.01 = 2,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.73/4,868.01 = 2,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.73x = 4,868.01 × 2,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.73x = 9,809,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,819.03/3,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.80

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