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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.12, 6,486.06 and 2,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.12, 6,486.06 and 2,015 is: 3,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.12 : 6,486.06 = 2,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.12/6,486.06 = 2,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.12x = 6,486.06 × 2,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.12x = 13,069,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069,410.90/4,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.75

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