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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.41, 6,722.13 and 2,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.41, 6,722.13 and 2,015.77 is: 3,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.41 : 6,722.13 = 2,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.41/6,722.13 = 2,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.41x = 6,722.13 × 2,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.41x = 13,550,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550,267.99/4,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.66

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