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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.48, 3,332.04 and 1,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.48, 3,332.04 and 1,575.12 is: 2,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.48 : 3,332.04 = 1,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.48/3,332.04 = 1,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.48x = 3,332.04 × 1,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.48x = 5,248,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,362.84/2,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.80

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