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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.41, 3,332.46 and 1,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.41, 3,332.46 and 1,669.10 is: 2,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.41 : 3,332.46 = 1,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.41/3,332.46 = 1,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.41x = 3,332.46 × 1,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.41x = 5,562,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,192.32/2,415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.80

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