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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.62, 3,620.46 and 1,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.62, 3,620.46 and 1,376.52 is: 2,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.62 : 3,620.46 = 1,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.62/3,620.46 = 1,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.62x = 3,620.46 × 1,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.62x = 4,983,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,635.60/2,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.09

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