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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.73, 3,624.05 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.73, 3,624.05 and 915.20 is: 1,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.73 : 3,624.05 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.73/3,624.05 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.73x = 3,624.05 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.73x = 3,316,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,715.83/2,415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.97

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