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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.12, 3,621.51 and 1,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.12, 3,621.51 and 1,440.96 is: 2,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.12 : 3,621.51 = 1,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.12/3,621.51 = 1,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.12x = 3,621.51 × 1,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.12x = 5,218,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,451.05/2,415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.74

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