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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.17, 3,336.64 and 2,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.17, 3,336.64 and 2,064.74 is: 2,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.17 : 3,336.64 = 2,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.17/3,336.64 = 2,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.17x = 3,336.64 × 2,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.17x = 6,889,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,889,302.61/2,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.52

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