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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.20, 3,619.60 and 1,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.20, 3,619.60 and 1,730.40 is: 2,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.20 : 3,619.60 = 1,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.20/3,619.60 = 1,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.20x = 3,619.60 × 1,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.20x = 6,263,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,355.84/2,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.31

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