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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.16, 3,255.77 and 1,415.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.16, 3,255.77 and 1,415.11 is: 1,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.16 : 3,255.77 = 1,415.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.16/3,255.77 = 1,415.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.16x = 3,255.77 × 1,415.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.16x = 4,607,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,272.68/2,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.93

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