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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.78, 3,625.02 and 2,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.78, 3,625.02 and 2,230.02 is: 3,346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.78 : 3,625.02 = 2,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.78/3,625.02 = 2,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.78x = 3,625.02 × 2,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.78x = 8,083,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,867.10/2,415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.28

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