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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.56, 3,624.98 and 1,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.56, 3,624.98 and 1,320.72 is: 1,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.56 : 3,624.98 = 1,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.56/3,624.98 = 1,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.56x = 3,624.98 × 1,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.56x = 4,787,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,583.59/2,415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.98

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