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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.60, 3,421.62 and 1,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.60, 3,421.62 and 1,415.52 is: 2,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.60 : 3,421.62 = 1,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.60/3,421.62 = 1,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.60x = 3,421.62 × 1,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.60x = 4,843,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,371.54/2,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.73

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