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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.02, 3,332.81 and 1,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.02, 3,332.81 and 1,995.17 is: 2,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.02 : 3,332.81 = 1,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.02/3,332.81 = 1,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.02x = 3,332.81 × 1,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.02x = 6,649,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,510.85/2,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.40

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