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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.08, 3,328.48 and 1,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.08, 3,328.48 and 1,669.08 is: 2,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.08 : 3,328.48 = 1,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.08/3,328.48 = 1,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.08x = 3,328.48 × 1,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.08x = 5,555,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,499.40/2,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.34

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