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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.52, 3,333.42 and 1,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.52, 3,333.42 and 1,311.52 is: 1,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.52 : 3,333.42 = 1,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.52/3,333.42 = 1,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.52x = 3,333.42 × 1,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.52x = 4,371,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,847.00/2,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.90

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