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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.75, 3,623.62 and 955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.75, 3,623.62 and 955.25 is: 1,432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.75 : 3,623.62 = 955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.75/3,623.62 = 955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.75x = 3,623.62 × 955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.75x = 3,461,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,463.01/2,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.87

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