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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.25, 3,333.02 and 1,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.25, 3,333.02 and 1,421.09 is: 1,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.25 : 3,333.02 = 1,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.25/3,333.02 = 1,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.25x = 3,333.02 × 1,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.25x = 4,736,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,521.39/2,415.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.09

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