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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.72, 3,623.56 and 1,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.72, 3,623.56 and 1,117.02 is: 1,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.72 : 3,623.56 = 1,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.72/3,623.56 = 1,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.72x = 3,623.56 × 1,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.72x = 4,047,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,588.99/2,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.52

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