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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.04, 3,332.70 and 1,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.04, 3,332.70 and 1,420.10 is: 1,959.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.04 : 3,332.70 = 1,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.04/3,332.70 = 1,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.04x = 3,332.70 × 1,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.04x = 4,732,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,767.27/2,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.71

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