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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.41, 4,840.49 and 2,015.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.41, 4,840.49 and 2,015.39 is: 2,781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.41 : 4,840.49 = 2,015.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.41/4,840.49 = 2,015.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.41x = 4,840.49 × 2,015.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.41x = 9,755,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,475.14/3,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.39

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