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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.02, 6,715.65 and 2,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.02, 6,715.65 and 2,015.46 is: 3,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.02 : 6,715.65 = 2,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.02/6,715.65 = 2,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.02x = 6,715.65 × 2,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.02x = 13,535,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,535,123.95/4,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.22

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