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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.41, 4,840.46 and 2,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.41, 4,840.46 and 2,515.96 is: 3,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.41 : 4,840.46 = 2,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.41/4,840.46 = 2,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.41x = 4,840.46 × 2,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.41x = 12,178,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,406.65/3,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.25

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