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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.54, 3,599.55 and 2,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.54, 3,599.55 and 2,337.14 is: 3,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.54 : 3,599.55 = 2,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.54/3,599.55 = 2,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.54x = 3,599.55 × 2,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.54x = 8,412,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,640.60/2,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.72

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