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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.42, 3,332.14 and 1,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.42, 3,332.14 and 1,752.03 is: 2,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.42 : 3,332.14 = 1,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.42/3,332.14 = 1,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.42x = 3,332.14 × 1,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.42x = 5,838,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,004.86/2,415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.97

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