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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.00, 3,622.01 and 855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.00, 3,622.01 and 855.06 is: 1,282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.00 : 3,622.01 = 855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.00/3,622.01 = 855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.00x = 3,622.01 × 855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.00x = 3,097,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,022.82/2,415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.41

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