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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.56, 3,332.72 and 1,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.56, 3,332.72 and 1,757.04 is: 2,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.56 : 3,332.72 = 1,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.56/3,332.72 = 1,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.56x = 3,332.72 × 1,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.56x = 5,855,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,722.35/2,415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.17

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