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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.51, 3,330.59 and 2,240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.51, 3,330.59 and 2,240.55 is: 3,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.51 : 3,330.59 = 2,240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.51/3,330.59 = 2,240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.51x = 3,330.59 × 2,240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.51x = 7,462,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,342.22/2,415.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.34

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