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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.06, 3,332.79 and 1,352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.06, 3,332.79 and 1,352.91 is: 1,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.06 : 3,332.79 = 1,352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.06/3,332.79 = 1,352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.06x = 3,332.79 × 1,352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.06x = 4,508,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,964.92/2,415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.02

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