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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.03, 4,762.06 and 2,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.03, 4,762.06 and 2,015.44 is: 2,781.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.03 : 4,762.06 = 2,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.03/4,762.06 = 2,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.03x = 4,762.06 × 2,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.03x = 9,597,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597,646.21/3,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.10

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