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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.72, 3,328.24 and 1,455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.72, 3,328.24 and 1,455.13 is: 2,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.72 : 3,328.24 = 1,455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.72/3,328.24 = 1,455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.72x = 3,328.24 × 1,455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.72x = 4,843,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,025.12/2,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.12

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