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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.34, 3,625.57 and 2,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.34, 3,625.57 and 2,139.48 is: 3,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.34 : 3,625.57 = 2,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.34/3,625.57 = 2,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.34x = 3,625.57 × 2,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.34x = 7,756,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,834.50/2,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.49

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