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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.28, 3,336.60 and 1,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.28, 3,336.60 and 1,632.76 is: 2,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.28 : 3,336.60 = 1,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.28/3,336.60 = 1,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.28x = 3,336.60 × 1,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.28x = 5,447,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,867.02/2,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.58

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