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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.39, 3,335.87 and 1,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.39, 3,335.87 and 1,944.84 is: 2,686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.39 : 3,335.87 = 1,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.39/3,335.87 = 1,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.39x = 3,335.87 × 1,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.39x = 6,487,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,723.69/2,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.00

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