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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.57, 3,627.04 and 2,296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.57, 3,627.04 and 2,296.65 is: 3,448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.57 : 3,627.04 = 2,296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.57/3,627.04 = 2,296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.57x = 3,627.04 × 2,296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.57x = 8,330,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,035.67/2,415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.48

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