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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.03, 3,329.39 and 2,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.03, 3,329.39 and 2,362.62 is: 3,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.03 : 3,329.39 = 2,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.03/3,329.39 = 2,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.03x = 3,329.39 × 2,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.03x = 7,866,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,071.59/2,415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.13

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