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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413, 3,329.94 and 1,715.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413, 3,329.94 and 1,715.59 is: 2,367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413 : 3,329.94 = 1,715.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413/3,329.94 = 1,715.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413x = 3,329.94 × 1,715.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413x = 5,712,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,811.76/2,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.51

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