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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.63, 3,328.28 and 1,515.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.63, 3,328.28 and 1,515.51 is: 2,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.63 : 3,328.28 = 1,515.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.63/3,328.28 = 1,515.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.63x = 3,328.28 × 1,515.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.63x = 5,044,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,034.05/2,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.55

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