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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.12, 3,332.52 and 1,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.12, 3,332.52 and 1,366.80 is: 1,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.12 : 3,332.52 = 1,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.12/3,332.52 = 1,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.12x = 3,332.52 × 1,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.12x = 4,554,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,888.34/2,415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.99

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