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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,330.32 and 1,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,330.32 and 1,529.15 is: 2,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,330.32 = 1,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,330.32 = 1,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,330.32 × 1,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 5,092,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,534.53/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.53

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