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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.47, 3,333.29 and 1,420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.47, 3,333.29 and 1,420.52 is: 1,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.47 : 3,333.29 = 1,420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.47/3,333.29 = 1,420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.47x = 3,333.29 × 1,420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.47x = 4,734,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,998.01/2,415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.28

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