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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.61, 3,333.45 and 1,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.61, 3,333.45 and 1,367.56 is: 1,887.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.61 : 3,333.45 = 1,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.61/3,333.45 = 1,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.61x = 3,333.45 × 1,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.61x = 4,558,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,692.88/2,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.18

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