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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.02, 4,991.40 and 2,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.02, 4,991.40 and 2,015.08 is: 3,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.02 : 4,991.40 = 2,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.02/4,991.40 = 2,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.02x = 4,991.40 × 2,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.02x = 10,058,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058,070.31/3,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.61

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