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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.08, 3,616.72 and 2,181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.08, 3,616.72 and 2,181.35 is: 3,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.08 : 3,616.72 = 2,181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.08/3,616.72 = 2,181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.08x = 3,616.72 × 2,181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.08x = 7,889,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889,308.64/2,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.68

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