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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.02, 3,605.02 and 2,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.02, 3,605.02 and 2,234.66 is: 3,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.02 : 3,605.02 = 2,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.02/3,605.02 = 2,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.02x = 3,605.02 × 2,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.02x = 8,055,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,993.99/2,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.79

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