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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.20, 3,255.78 and 1,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.20, 3,255.78 and 1,415.15 is: 1,952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.20 : 3,255.78 = 1,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.20/3,255.78 = 1,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.20x = 3,255.78 × 1,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.20x = 4,607,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,400.79/2,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.95

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