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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.76, 3,617.52 and 2,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.76, 3,617.52 and 2,024.74 is: 3,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.76 : 3,617.52 = 2,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.76/3,617.52 = 2,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.76x = 3,617.52 × 2,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.76x = 7,324,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,537.44/2,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.98

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