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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.27, 3,333.56 and 1,367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.27, 3,333.56 and 1,367.67 is: 1,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.27 : 3,333.56 = 1,367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.27/3,333.56 = 1,367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.27x = 3,333.56 × 1,367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.27x = 4,559,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,210.01/2,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.66

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