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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.79, 3,624.61 and 1,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.79, 3,624.61 and 1,495.20 is: 2,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.79 : 3,624.61 = 1,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.79/3,624.61 = 1,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.79x = 3,624.61 × 1,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.79x = 5,419,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,516.87/2,413.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.23

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