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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.29, 3,623.39 and 1,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.29, 3,623.39 and 1,667.96 is: 2,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.29 : 3,623.39 = 1,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.29/3,623.39 = 1,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.29x = 3,623.39 × 1,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.29x = 6,043,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,669.58/2,415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.25

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