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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.24, 3,325.35 and 1,515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.24, 3,325.35 and 1,515.07 is: 2,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.24 : 3,325.35 = 1,515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.24/3,325.35 = 1,515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.24x = 3,325.35 × 1,515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.24x = 5,038,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,147.86/2,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.45

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