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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.12, 3,624.30 and 1,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.12, 3,624.30 and 1,550.04 is: 2,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.12 : 3,624.30 = 1,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.12/3,624.30 = 1,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.12x = 3,624.30 × 1,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.12x = 5,617,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,809.97/2,415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.10

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