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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.26, 3,623.70 and 1,115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.26, 3,623.70 and 1,115.75 is: 1,674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.26 : 3,623.70 = 1,115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.26/3,623.70 = 1,115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.26x = 3,623.70 × 1,115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.26x = 4,043,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,143.28/2,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.00

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