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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.15, 3,603.49 and 2,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.15, 3,603.49 and 2,064.62 is: 3,080.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.15 : 3,603.49 = 2,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.15/3,603.49 = 2,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.15x = 3,603.49 × 2,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.15x = 7,439,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,841.37/2,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.49

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