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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.15, 3,612.75 and 1,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.15, 3,612.75 and 1,533.30 is: 2,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.15 : 3,612.75 = 1,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.15/3,612.75 = 1,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.15x = 3,612.75 × 1,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.15x = 5,539,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,429.58/2,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.38

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