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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.12, 3,624.12 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.12, 3,624.12 and 876.24 is: 1,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.12 : 3,624.12 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.12/3,624.12 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.12x = 3,624.12 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.12x = 3,175,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,598.91/2,415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.88

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