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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.37, 3,325.43 and 1,415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.37, 3,325.43 and 1,415.17 is: 1,953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.37 : 3,325.43 = 1,415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.37/3,325.43 = 1,415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.37x = 3,325.43 × 1,415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.37x = 4,706,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,041.70/2,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.22

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