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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.59, 3,333.53 and 1,367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.59, 3,333.53 and 1,367.86 is: 1,887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.59 : 3,333.53 = 1,367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.59/3,333.53 = 1,367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.59x = 3,333.53 × 1,367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.59x = 4,559,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,778.84/2,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.65

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