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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415, 3,329.62 and 2,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415, 3,329.62 and 2,060.22 is: 2,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415 : 3,329.62 = 2,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415/3,329.62 = 2,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415x = 3,329.62 × 2,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415x = 6,859,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,749.72/2,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.48

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