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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.78, 3,334.58 and 1,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.78, 3,334.58 and 1,472.18 is: 2,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.78 : 3,334.58 = 1,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.78/3,334.58 = 1,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.78x = 3,334.58 × 1,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.78x = 4,909,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,114.00/2,415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.10

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