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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.78, 3,241.62 and 1,605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.78, 3,241.62 and 1,605.15 is: 2,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.78 : 3,241.62 = 1,605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.78/3,241.62 = 1,605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.78x = 3,241.62 × 1,605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.78x = 5,203,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,286.34/2,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.55

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