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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.68, 3,336 and 2,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.68, 3,336 and 2,064.32 is: 2,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.68 : 3,336 = 2,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.68/3,336 = 2,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.68x = 3,336 × 2,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.68x = 6,886,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,571.52/2,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.78

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