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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.32, 7,954.50 and 2,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.32, 7,954.50 and 2,015.15 is: 3,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.32 : 7,954.50 = 2,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.32/7,954.50 = 2,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.32x = 7,954.50 × 2,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.32x = 16,029,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029,522.36/5,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.12

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