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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.10, 3,332.06 and 1,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.10, 3,332.06 and 1,420.72 is: 1,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.10 : 3,332.06 = 1,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.10/3,332.06 = 1,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.10x = 3,332.06 × 1,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.10x = 4,733,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,924.28/2,415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.14

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